COMPUTER NETWORKING Computer networking will be an important topic in the series of articles related to information technology. Accordingly, I believe that this part will give you a rough understanding of computer networking. Growth Of Computer Networking.. Computer networking has grown explosively. Since the 1970s, computer communication has changed from an esoteric research topic to an essential part of the infrastructure. Networking is used in every aspect of business, including advertising, production, shipping, planning, billing, and accounting. Consequently, most corporations have multiple networks. Schools, at all grade levels from elementary through pos...