: BSC Business Computing
Module Tutor Student Name Student Number Word Count Date
: Current Trends in Networking : Adrian Pullin : Alexander Kamambulu Chiumia : STU 34249 : 3278 : 25th April, 2013
Abstract: In this paper I present different types of high speed internet access technologies currently available worldwide. I will brainstorm and critically analyse the available network technologies, and finally propose solutions for high speed internet connections for a business park on Pickaquoy Road in the center of Kirkwall and a single house at Gravity on North Ronaldsay at Orkney Island, Scotland. I will also discuss the problems which these two premises have and how the proposed solution will resolve their problems. 1. Introduction Internet access is a channel or means which connect, personal computers, mobile devices, local area networks connect to the global internet. Internet has grown huge over the past years; this is in both websites and users. It has become very commercial such that it has triggered a situation where internet access speeds are very vital. Because of the increasing need for speed, broadband or high-speed access spun to life. 2.0 Current Available Technologies In the 1980s and 1990s the dial up connection had been the most popular way of getting internet access. But currently broadband internet access has taken an upper hand where users prefer to have a dedicated connection. Much as internet access is essential, high speed internet access is indispensable in this highly competitive world. If you are running a business, the availability of your business online is an added advantage. Most businesses and business information is found easily and quicker buy simply searching on the internet. There are a lot of choices when it comes to getting internet access for home or business, and there are so many deciding factors also. Cost, speed, location, technical expertise, and weather conditions, are some of the deciding factors when it