Applications of Computer Networks

The following is the list of some applications of computer network.

Generic applications

• Resource sharing (CPU, peripherals, information and software)
• Personal communication (text + graphics + audio + video + data)
• Network-wide information discovery and retrieval

Some Specific end applications

• Campus-wide computing and resources sharing
• Collaborative research and development
• Integrated system for design + manufacturing + inventory
• Electronic commerce, publishing and digital libraries
• Multi-media communication (tele-training, etc.)
• Health-care delivery (remote diagnosis, telemedicine)
• Video-on-demand

We are now moving from personalized computing to network computing. Therefore, their applications are increasing every day.