Overview to Information Communication Technology

Overview to Information Technology

1. Intro to I nformation T echnology (IT)

2. What is Information Technology? Oxford Languages The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information. Williams & Sawyer, 2012 Information technology (IT) is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information Wikipedia a set of related fields that encompass computer systems, software, programming languages, and data and information processing, and storage

3. Computer Systems Hardware and Software that process and distribute data Digital Communications Communication over network and internet Data Protection Safeguarding data and Information What is Information Technology? Databases Creating and Administering Databases Technical Support Helping Employees troubleshoot computer problems Data Science and Mining Extracting Insights from large datasets to make data-driven decisions Google Search Labs Generative AI IT is the use of hardware, software and other resources to manage and deliver information. It includes: IT is a broad term that encompasses anything related computing and communications .

4. IT is a combination of two very significant technologies: technology which makes use of computer in order to accept a data and perform processes and manipulation in order to come up with an information which we can use Computing Technology aids us by way of solving problems and executing processes within a short span of time Communications Technology referred as telecommunications technology, allows electromagnetic devices and systems to communicate over long distances. examples of communications technology include telephones, radio, satellite, broadcast television and cable TV

5. IT vs ICT IT Information Technology Focus primarily on the management and use of computer-based technology IT is a subset of ICT ICT Information and Communications Technolgoy Encompases broader range of technologies that facilitate communication and information exchange

6. Information System vs Information Technology IS Information System An umbrella term for the people , processes , and systems that collect, store, and share information. IS professionals use technology and other systems to help businesses achieve their goals.  They are often data-driven and help business leaders make decisions.  IS professionals may work in management and executive positions, such as chief information officer or information systems manager. IT Information Technology The use of computers , storage , and networking to create, process, store, secure, and exchange electronic data.  IT professionals focus on the technology itself, including the selection, implementation, and management of networks and communication systems. They may work in specialized tech positions, such as software programmer or computer support specialist.

7. IT Carreer Positions Jupiter Jupiter is the biggest planet Neptune Neptune is the farthest planet Saturn Saturn has several rings Mercury It’s the closest planet of the Sun Earth Earth is the third planet to the Sun Mars Mars is actually a cold place

8. History of IT and Systems Pre Mechanical 3000 BC–1450 AD Mechanical 1450–1840 Electro Mechanical 1840–1940 Electronic 1940–present

9. Development of computers and IT First generation 1940–1956 Second generation 1956–1963 Third generation 1964–1971 Fourth generation: 1971–present Fifth Generation Present - Future

10. Salamat “No human is master of everything. But one can be a master of anything at a time” -Lucman