Every business runs on information.
For most businesses today, this information is, or could be, stored in a computer system. A well planned, well managed computer network makes the exchange of this information easy, in turn increasing profitability for a business of any size. Technology Corner by Lily Qian-Falzone 1. This exchange of information directly from computer to computer can eliminate human intervention, so people can concentrate on getting their work done rather than hand-carrying information around the company. Just as a lot of information is moved about a business, some information may be accessed by anyone in the company, while other information, such as financial or personnel records, should be limited to specific users.