communications (noun, com-mu-ni-ca-tions, \ kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz \) architecture (noun, ar-chi-tec-ture, \ ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər \)
Definition: is a network of employees, managers, and machines that are all connected to create a unified structure within a company. This system is used to specify the frequency and fluency, with which information travels between separate components of a company. Additionally, such a network allows determining how and when people share information, both within a single team and across different departments. The analysis of the communications architecture of an organization allows finding trouble areas that need to be improved for the information to flow more effortlessly and reach the desired point on time.
In a Sentence:
- As a web hosting company, Global Front prides itself on its communications architecture, as it allows the company to deal with any customer complaints instantly, regardless of the problem.
- Honestly, our communications architecture is a disappointment. By the time information travels from the QA department to manufacturing, it’s too late to undo the damage and make the necessary changes.
- When devising your company’s communications architecture, don’t forget to decide how all computers and other devices will be able to communicate with each other, and not just people.
Synonyms and related words: business architecture, chain of command, data architecture, network architecture
