Information technology

Contents

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  1History of Computer Technology
  
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  2Electronic Data Processing
  
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    2.1Data Storage
    
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      2.1.1Databases
      
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    2.2Data Retrieval
    
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    2.3Data Transmission
    
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    2.4Data Manipulation
    
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    2.5Database Problems
    
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  3Services
  
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    3.1Email
    
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    3.2Search System
    
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  4Perspectives
  
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    4.1Academic Perspective
    
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    4.2Commercial and Employment Perspective
    
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      4.2.1Information services
      
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    4.3Ethical Perspectives
    
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  5The Need for Computer Security
  
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  6See also
  
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  7References
  
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    7.1Notes
    
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    7.2Citations
    
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    7.3Bibliography
    
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  8Further reading
  
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  9External links
  

History of Computer Technology[edit]

Zuse Z3 replica on display at Deutsches Museum in Munich. The Zuse Z3 is the first programmable computer.
Main article: History of computing hardware

2.IT organizations

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  Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  

ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.

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  Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
  

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) is the only professional association that bridges the gap between information science practice and research. For over 75 years, ASIS&T has been leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information.

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  Association for Women in Computing (AWC)
  

We are a national professional organization for professionals involved with information and technology, dedicated to the advancement of women in the technology fields. We offer camaraderie with like-minded professionals through our chapters and a growing network of independent members. Our chapters provide member outreach and networking across a wide variety of computing and technology job functions, business segments, and personal interests. In addition, our members find valuable tools such as continuing education opportunities through association programs and opportunities to develop career enhancing mentoring relationships with other members.

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  Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
  

In individual chapters and as a national associations, AITP seeks to advance the IT Profession through professional development, support of IT education, and national polices on IT that improve society as a whole.

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  Computing Research Association (CRA)
  

CRA's mission is to enhance innovation by joining with industry, government and academia to strengthen research and advanced education in computing. CRA executes this mission by leading the computing research community, information policymakers and the public, and facilitating the development of strong, diverse talent in the field.

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  Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
  

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a not-for-profit, international organizations of information security professional and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.

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  International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT)
  

IACSIT seeks to encourage regional and international communication and collaboration; promote professional and lifelong learning; recognize outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations; encourage scholar researchers to pursue studies and careers in Computer Science and Information Technology. We also welcome research that highlights successful modern applications of Computer Science and Information Technology, such as Agriculture, Bio-medicine, Bioinformatics, Business, Chemical, Environment, Education, E-Learning, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.

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  EDM Council
  

The Enterprise Data Management Company (EDM) is a non-profit association that is dedicated to the development of data content standards and data management best practices.