BENEFITS OF A COMPUTER NETWORK

PRINTER

Networks are able to use one printer for numerous computers. This allows many individual computers to access a single network printer. This saves money and space for the organization.

DATA

Once networks were setup, people found that the next best thing was the ability to easily share documents. The type of server that stores files is called a file server. Data can be in the form of text, images, numbers or characters.

PROGRAMS

Server or Network based programs are programs that are loaded on to an online server or network as opposed to directly onto the individual computers. This program can therefor be accessed by any computer possessing the correct amount of bandwidth and system specifications. In short, it uses the server as an application server.

WORK BETTER

Organizations use networks for many purposes, such as making schedules for colleagues, picking up days for meetings (when everybody will be able to attend) and providing useful online connections for network-linked employees.

Employees can communicate on a network with other employees through email.