ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES 

1. Easy communication and speed, people can communicate efficiently by using a network such as emails, chat room, etc.
2. Ability to share files, data and information  to maintain their data in an organized manner and facilitate access.
3. Sharing hardware, it can reduce the cost of purchasing hardware.
4. Sharing software, it can reduce the cost of buying software.
5. Security, it can only be accessed by the authorized users.
6. Speed , save time while maintaining the integrity of flies.

DISADVANTAGES 

1. Breakdown and possible loss of resources, it may lead to loss of important data.
2. Expensive to build, for large scale organizations are very pricey especially to buy and replace cables and other hardware.
3. Security threats, there are hackers who are trying to steal valuable data.
4. Bandwidth issues, heavy users who consume a lot more bandwidth will affect other users.