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Introduction 2 Network system 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 3 Wide Area Network (WAN) 3 1 Introduction This report is for assessment in the Information Communications Technology in Business: An Introduction unit of Higher National Diploma in communication system and technology. Ingam, Crompton and Travis Buildin Society, known as ICT, offers a range of products in the financial market such as the current accounts, savin accounts and mortgage products. The company has 30 branches throughout the central belt of Scotland. The net work system is far more important for the company in communication. This report will compare and evaluate different types of network systems, for example，the benefits and drawbacks amon three communication network- LAN, WAN and INTERNET. This report will introduce some current information communication technology as well. The effects of these information communication networks will be identified. Network system “a communication systems that links two or more computers and peripheral devices and enable transfer of data between the computers” (Bocij P, Chaffey D, Greasley A, Hickie S: Business Information System). Networks enable business to operate effectively by linking people and information: 2 a. Reduce cost when compared to more traditional method of commnicaiton. b. The speed that in formation is received is much faster using computer all over the world c. Enable distribution and sharing of informatio d. Ordering can be done online more quickly; the use of email as a communicatio tool. e. Increased security of data t