Communications: Definition and additional resources from BNET
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BNET Business Dictionary

Business Definition for: Communications

  • systems or technologies used for the communication of messages, such as postal and telephone networks, or for communicating within an organization
  • messages exchanged in the process of communication

Wiktionary Definition for: Communications

  • plural of communication
  • the science and technology of communicating, especially by electronic means

Additional Resources

Maximizing Communications with Customers and Employees
Article provide five steps of conducting a communications audit/assessment. A communications assessment, or audit, determines and improves the value of communications both within an organization as well as to key outside audiences. A typical assessment involves a series of steps that begin by broadly identifying the major areas of...
Tags: Assessment, Communication, Financial Accounting, Finance
White papers 2003-01-01
Karen C. Tripp Joins L-3 as Vice President, Corporate Communications
NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it has appointed Karen C. Tripp as Vice President, Corporate Communications, effective immediately. In this position, Ms. Tripp will integrate L-3's diverse communications functions, including internal and external communications, marketing communications, advertising and media and investor communications, as well as...
Tags: corporate communication, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.
Research articles 2007-12-03
Avaya Introduces New Unified Communications Client for Advanced Desktop Communications
VoiceCon Booth 801 -- Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, today announced Avaya one-XTM Communicator, a new flagship, unified communications client application that gives users access to a broad range of the most commonly used communications tools from a single interface.
Tags: Avaya Inc., desktop, unified communications
Research articles 2008-03-17
FCC focuses on communications security
The Federal Communications Commission FCC has created a Homeland Security Policy Council to evaluate and strengthen measures for protecting U.S. communications services, ensure rapid restoration of communications services and facilities that have been disrupted due to threats or actions against the nation, and to ensure that public safety, health and...
Tags: FCC
Research articles 2002-01-01
Integrated Brand Communications - A Powerful New Paradigm
The paper outlines that Integrated Brand Communications IBC is a holistic communications strategy that integrates all communications activities - such as public relations, advertising, investor relations, interactive or internal communications - to manage the company's most precious asset - its brand. Since Integrated Brand Communications flows from Brand Value Management,...
Tags: Marketing, Branding, Interbrand, Brand
White papers 2004-08-01
ICG Communications Expands National DSL Footprint in Strategic Relationship With NorthPoint Communications; Company to Accelerate DSL Deployment
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 18, 1999--ICG Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: ICGX), an integrated communications provider, will greatly enhance the coverage, quality and scope of its Digital Subscriber Line DSL service through an agreement announced today with NorthPoint Communications, Inc.
Tags: DSL
Research articles 1999-02-18
Soon Communications to merge into Elisa Communications
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-3 May 2002-Soon Communications to merge into Elisa Communications C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Research articles 2002-05-03
Worldwide Progress in the Convergence of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Broadcasting: The Tasks Facing Japan
The issue of convergence between communications and broadcasting has been discussed at length for many years. Under Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan, communications are defined as "sending, transmitting and/or receiving codes, audio or video signals by means of wired, wireless and/or other electromagnetic systems."...
Tags: Information Technology, Communication, Broadcasting, Convergence, Telephony, VOIP, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking
White papers 2002-01-01
NexTone Communications supplying Gateway Communications with Internet
NexTone Communications, a Germantown-based provider of advanced telecommunications network systems, is supplying London-based Gateway Communications, a provider of communications services in Africa and the Middle East, with equipment to expedite routing of, and security for, Internet telephony interconnections.
Tags: Internet
Research articles 2003-10-01
Tensilica Appoints Paula Jones as Director of Corporate Communications; Seasoned Communications Professional Will Spearhead Worldwide Communications Programs
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Tags: corporate communication, Tensilica Inc.
Research articles 2002-07-22
L-3 Communications Announces Two Acquisitions
- State-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology from Geneva Aerospace, Inc. and Advanced Portable Satellite Communications Systems from Global Communications Solutions, Inc. -
Tags: acquisition, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.
Research articles 2007-04-23
Intermedia Communications Strengthens Corporate Identity; Leads With Strategic Branding and Integration
TAMPA, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 21, 1998--Intermedia Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:ICIX), one of the nation's fastest growing communications companies, is taking steps to become even more strongly positioned in the marketplace as the leading integrated communications provider ICP.
Research articles 1998-10-21
Understanding Wireless Communications in Public Safety: A Guidebook to Technology, Issues, Planning, and Management
The guidebook discusses how to plan and manage a communications project, wireless communications technology and issues, and the options available in wireless communications technology. It is intended for mid- to upper-level managers who are responsible for funding and/or managing communications at their agencies but who have little technical background in...
Tags: Guidebook, Wireless Communication, Wireless, Wi-Fi
White papers 2003-01-01
NMS Communications Partners with Voiceway to Deliver Communications Platforms to Africa and France
BOSTON -- At Fall VON, NMS Communications (NASDAQ: NMSS), a leading provider of communications technologies and solutions for converged and mobile networks, announced today it has partnered with Voiceway SAS to extend NMS's line of Vision and Open Access communications platforms (www.nmscommunications.com/DevPlatforms) into France and Africa.
Tags: NMS Communications
Research articles 2006-09-11
XO Communications Announces Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series and XO SIP Have Passed Tests for Interoperability
XO Communications (OTCBB: XOHO), a leading provider of 21st century communications for businesses and communications service providers, today announced that its award-winning XO SIP service has passed interoperability tests with the Cisco Smart Business Communications System, the industry-leading unified communications system designed for small businesses.
Research articles 2008-04-16
Amgen Names Phyllis Piano Vice President, Corporate Communications and Philanthropy
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Amgen (Nasdaq:AMGN) today announced the appointment of Phyllis Piano to the position of vice president, Corporate Communications and Philanthropy. Piano will be responsible for the company's strategic communications platform, including internal and external communications, public relations, communications issues management, master brand management, web communications and Amgen's...
Tags: Amgen Inc., corporate communication
Research articles 2005-09-02
Managing Your Marketing Career: Creating Your Personal Communications Plan
Every company has one. Every not-for-profit. Every professional organization. Every celebrity. Every city. And as a career-minded marketer, one should have it too. The personal communications plan. One may be probably very familiar with the concept of communications planning. Perhaps one manages the communications for the company. Now the need...
Tags: Professional Development, Branding, Marketing Research, Career, Marketing, MarketingProfs
White papers 2006-07-11
Baltimore-based FTI Consulting expands
FTI Consulting Inc., of Baltimore, a national provider of consulting and technology services, announced two acquisitions within its strategic communications segment. FD, FTI's global business communications firm, has acquired Sydney, Australia-based Third Person Communications Pty Limited, and the business of Occasions Corporate and Financial Communications Ltd. and Occasions Marketing Communications...
Tags: FTI Consulting Inc.
Research articles 2007-09-26
XO Communications Offers Advanced Data and IP Communications Services to Charlotte Businesses
XO Communications (OTCBB: XOHO), a leading provider of 21st century communications for businesses and communications service providers, today announced that it is now offering advanced IP-based voice and data communications services to businesses and service providers across the Charlotte metropolitan area. By expanding the reach of its 18,000-mile nationwide...
Tags: IP
Research articles 2008-04-07
Pingtel Transcends Traditional PBXs by Enabling True, Standards-Based Real Time Communications
LOS ANGELES -- Launch of innovative SIPxchangeTM Enterprise Communications Server introduces first SIP-based integrated communications platform designed to act as foundation for next generation real time communications features
Tags: PBX
Research articles 2005-10-25
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