Explain how Mr.

McDonald could use each of the following in the running of his

business. (5x3=15 marks)
a. Internet
b. Electronic Funds Transfer
c. Cloud computing
d. Voice messaging
e. Video conferencing

a. Having a good Internet connection allows you to connect to your corporate network from
anywhere and instantly send the necessary information. This improves your company’s
performance and speeds up the business processes. 

b. An electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a computerized banking transaction that is used to

transfer funds from one account to another account electronically. EFT facilitates smooth
and speedy funds transfers, and thus it enables firms to save time.

c. Cloud computing enables large businesses to build, test and deploy applications, and
store, back up, and recover data

d. With an automated voice messaging service, you can simply record a message and use it
multiple times. You can also reduce the workload of typing. Using an automated voice
messaging system eliminates barriers of communication.

e. Video conferences eliminate the need to travel which makes it cost effective and allows
you to save time. The business's employees can devote more time to more important wok
or life matters even on days when they have meetings.