BAUD is a measurement of the speed of a modem, specifying the number of times per second a communications channel changes the carrier signal sent on the phone line. It is often confused with bits per second (BPS), though they are technically different measurements.
Facsimile transmission, often referred to as 'fax,' is the telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images) to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device.
Fiber optics are tiny cylindrical strands of glass or plastic used for data transmission. They carry light rather than electrical energy, enabling vast data transfer with minimal interference.
Information systems encompass any written, electronic, or graphical methods of communicating information. The basis of an information system is the sharing and processing of information and ideas. Computers and telecommunication technologies have become essential information system components.
Telex is a system of national and international telecommunication whereby messages can be sent from one typewriter to another, provided both users subscribe to the electronic service.
Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) is a specialized telecommunication service used primarily by businesses for making long-distance calls over a large geographic area at reduced rates.
