Information Technology in America Information technology will continue its rapid advance into US businesses. Personal computers (PCs) are in more than 1/3 of households, cordless telephones in over 1/2, fax machines in 1/4, and copying machines in 14%. Linking these devices together into a network is the next step. Businesses are installing Ethernet LANs between their home offices. New homes and businesses are built with fiber webs. IP addresses will be next for household business outlets and fuses. The real age of the network is upon us!