How Has Technology Impacted Communication in the Last Decade?

2023-01-16 13:20:29

Did you know that the first-ever fax took around six minutes to send?

Technology has managed to transform business communication from the ground up. Modern technology has opened the door to entirely new communication systems. These new systems have managed to improve internal communication so that businesses can stay productive regardless of where your team is around the world.

These new technologies can also save you a lot of time and money, making them a great investment. However, finding the right solutions can be a bit difficult on your own.

Interested in learning about the latest technology trends you can use for your business? You've found the right article. Here's everything you need to know.

Fibre Internet Connectivity

It's no secret that most of the latest business technologies are based on the internet. While the internet has been around for a while, there have been a few major advancements to improve both the speed and reliability of internet connectivity. These advancements have been in both physical and mobile networks.

In the mobile network industry, LTE and even 5G networks have expanded across the globe. This has enabled incredibly fast data speeds to power tons of applications and cloud-based software even when you're away from your desk.

While 3G networks from a decade ago could support speeds of around 8 Mbps, LTE bumped this up to around 60 Mbps. However, modern 5G networks have changed the game with speeds of up to 1 Gbps. This makes 5G connectivity comparable to industry-leading, physical connections.

Despite the rise in mobile connectivity speeds, they pale in comparison to fibre internet connectivity. While fibre optic cables have been around for a long time, fibre has now expanded to residential and business locations around the world. This means that individuals and businesses can enjoy reliable internet speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

With this kind of connectivity speed at your disposal, your business internet connection can power even the most complex and data-heavy networks.

 

VOIP Telecommunication

The rise of the internet allowed businesses to evolve their phone systems. While businesses used to rely on telecommunication companies to install complicated phone lines, modern VOIP systems make life easier. This is because they are simple to install and affordable to maintain.

Modern VOIP systems blend the power of traditional phone networks and innovative internet technologies. This means that you can set up a single system to connect a variety of different business lines.

The latest and greatest business telephone systems are by far PABX technologies. This stands for Private Automatic Branch Exchange and is an innovative system that brings all internal and external calls together. This system essentially brings everything together as you can connect traditional lines, VoIP lines, and mobile networks to the same system.

Some systems even let you connect mobile phones to the same network. This means that you can accept and make business calls remotely from your smartphone. These features are even more important in the modern age as people are working from home more often.

 

Business Software

While external communication is important for businesses, internal communication should also be prioritised. This is because internal communication helps people communicate with each other within the company. While modern business phone systems let you talk to other people within the office, custom business software has made this much easier.

Business communication software is more accessible than ever before. While there are a few big names in the space that specialise in custom software solutions, there are also tons of new, smaller companies offering budget-friendly options that you can use for your small business. These applications are getting seriously powerful, allowing you to manage entire projects with teams around the world on your smartphone.

While these apps are incredibly useful, the power of a customised solution is clear. This is because custom software can be tailored to support your exact production process so that tasks remain as efficient as possible.

 

Cloud Technology

Modern technology has also enabled cloud-based services to take off around the world. Cloud-based technology essentially leverages the power of offshore hardware and the internet to provide your business with impressive technology that you can use to run your business. This includes cloud storage but also cloud-powered services to help with management and communication.

The most popular aspect of the cloud is cloud-based storage. This service allows you to have access to reliable servers and storage space remotely. Having access to this storage space remotely means that you don't have to invest in the hardware yourself while still benefiting from accessing your data anywhere in the world.

However, cloud-based technologies have also enabled collaboration and communication via these platforms. Since multiple people can have access to these platforms, the collaboration between people, teams, and departments has never been easier. In some cases, these platforms are integrated with messaging software so that you can talk to other collaborators as well.

 

Social Media

While you may think that social media was just for consumers, businesses can take advantage of this technology to help improve external communication. In this way, businesses and brands can use social media to advertise and communicate directly with consumers and other businesses.

There are even entire platforms dedicated to business communication, with added services to help brand your business online.

 

Personalised Business Solutions from Daisy

Daisy Solutions may have started as a small company but boasts over 30 years of experience in the industry. This experience has enabled us to provide holistic business solutions for your business. Whether you're looking for a VOIP phone system or a new cloud-based storage platform, modern technology can help transform business communication within your company.

If you have any questions or want to learn about how we can help you improve your business, feel free to reach out to us today!