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EXTERNAL REACH TECHNOLOGY [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
CONT

What is the emerging technology that enables external reach? ... Let's take a look at several important reach technologies and the impact they are having. ... Technologies such as EDI [electronic data interchange], electronic mail, and interorganizational databases reduce the number of media transformations and enable a new realm of external reach opportunities.

OBS

Other reach technologies include the fax, electronic document distribution, online reference systems, electronic publishing, teleconferencing, the use of home and mobile workstations, the use of online access for routine customer service enquiries and transactions (e.g. ATMs, airline reservation systems) and electronic distribution channels. (Based on TAPIT 1993, pp. 93 -96.)

Key term(s)
  • external reach technology
  • technology of external reach

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique

Spanish

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