Applications of Computer
The various applications of computers in today's arena :
Applications of Computer
1. Business �2. Education �3. Marketing �4. Banking �5. Insurance �6. Communication �7. Health Care �8. Military �9. Engineering Design
Business
A computer has high speed of calculation, diligence, accuracy, reliability, or versatility which made it an integrated part in all business organizations.�Computer is used in business organizations for: Payroll calculations, Sales analysis, Budgeting, Financial forecasting, Managing employees database and Maintenance of stocks etc. �
Education
Computers have its dominant use in the education field which can significantly enhance performance in learning. Even distance learning is made productive and effective through internet and video-based classes. Researchers have massive usage of these computers in their work from the starting to till the end of their scholarly work.
Marketing
In marketing, uses of computer are: �Advertising - With computers, advertising professionals create art and graphics, write and revise copy, and print and disseminate ads with the goal of selling more products.�
Home Shopping
Home shopping has been made possible through use of computerized catalogues that provide access to product information and permit direct entry of orders to be filled by the customers. ��
Banking
Today banking is almost totally dependent on computer. Banks provide the facilities of:�Banks provide online accounting facility, which includes current balances, deposits, overdrafts, interest charges, shares, and trustee records.�ATM machines are making it even easier for customers to deal with banks. ��
Insurance
Insurance companies are keeping all records up-to-date with the help of computers. The insurance companies, finance houses and stock broking firms are widely using computers for their concerns.
Communication
Communication means to convey a message, an idea, a picture or speech that is received and understood clearly and correctly by the person for whom it is meant for. Some main areas in this category are: Chatting, E-mail, Usenet, FTP, Video-conferencing & Telnet.
Health care
Most of the medical information can now be digitized from the prescription to reports. Computation in the field of medicine allows us to offer varied miraculous therapies to the patients. ECG’s, radiotherapy wasn’t possible without computers. �
Military
Computers are the main tools which help in developing missiles and other equipment in the deference system. Designing and the maintenance are possible only through computers. Computer builds the links between the soldiers and commanders through the satellite. Construction of weapons and controlling their function is not possible without the aid of computers. The list of the criminals and the records of the cops are maintained regularly in the system. �
Engineering Design
As per the title, computers aid in designing buildings, magazines, prints, newspapers, books and many others. The construction layouts are designed beautifully on system using different tools and software’s.
Mobile Computing
Mobile computing is human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage, which allows for transmission of data, voice and video. Mobile computing involves mobile communication, mobile hardware, and mobile software. Communication issues include ad hoc networks and infrastructure networks as well as communication properties, protocols etc. Hardware includes mobile devices or device components. Mobile software deals with the characteristics and requirements of mobile applications.
Mobile Computing Features
Portability: Facilitates movement of device(s) within the mobile computing environment.
Connectivity: Ability to continuously stay connected with minimal amount of lag/downtime, without being affected by movements of the connected nodes
Social Interactivity: Maintaining the connectivity to collaborate with other users, at least within the same environment.
Individuality: Adapting the technology to suit individual needs.
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