BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Network
- a group of computers that are able to communicate with each other. There are two types of computer networks: LAN (a local area network) and WAN (a wide area network). LANs are typically used by organizations that have a large number of computers based in one location and connected to a single computer server. They are often used as the basis for private networks such as intranets. WANs are slower than LANs because they use telephone cables as well as computer servers. The Internet is the main WAN in existence.
- to build up and maintain relationships with people whose interests are similar or whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business opportunities.
It is important to network for the good of the organization and the professional field in which the networker operates. The networker should know what they hope to accomplish by networking, and what they have to offer other people: it is a two-way process, as the more someone has to offer other people, the more those people will want to do things for them.
In order to network effectively, it is useful to make a list of organizations and events for networking, a contact list, and an action plan with a schedule. The organizations and events list helps the networker identify and target places and situations where they are likely to meet with people who may be of assistance to them in their career or with a particular project. The contact list allows the networker to keep track of the people they have met, or want to meet. It is a good idea to prioritize this list according to who is most likely to be helpful. Using these two lists, the networker can then put together a schedule for making or maintaining connections.
Wiktionary Definition for: Network
- To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement
- Ex:''Many people find it worthwhile to '''network''' for jobs and information.''
- To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices
- Ex:''If we '''network''' his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.''
- To interconnect a group or system
- Any interconnected group or system
- Ex:''A '''network''' of roads crisscrossed the country.''
- A directory of people maintained for their advancement
- Ex:''To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong '''network'''.''
- Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information
- Ex:''The copy machine is connected to the '''network''' so it can now serve as a printer.''
Additional Resources
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