American Intercontinental University IT Infrastructure Discussion

Discuss the following considerations for a business that is developing its IT infrastructure and communication systems:

1. In general, what types of communications and connectivity are needed to operate a business?
2. How do telecommunication systems facilitate each of these communications? List at least one verbal and one text or data-based system.
3. What business factors and requirements need to be considered in the design of a telecom system? You may consider the following questions in your answer.
   1. What information is necessary for the business?
   2. Which systems/locations have that information and where does it need to go? Consider if it is local or long distance.
   3. What are the connectivity requirements and best design practices for that system?
   4. What are the cost considerations and how are they balanced with performance requirements?
   5. What resources will need to be managed? What support systems need to be put in place?
   6. What security requirements need to be considered?
   7. How will data reliability and fault tolerance be achieved