In this context, "quickly" refers to the ability of businesses to communicate and exchange information rapidly or without delay.
Related terms
Telegraph: A device that uses electric signals to transmit coded messages over long distances, allowing for near-instantaneous communication.
Telephone: An invention that enables voice communication over long distances using electrical signals, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of business communication.
Railroads: The transportation system that provided fast and efficient movement of goods and people across great distances, facilitating quicker business transactions and communications.