What is “Information technology (IT)?”

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What is “Information technology (IT)?”

Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of data and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT) An information technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communications system, or, more specifically speaking, a computer system — including all hardware, software, and peripheral equipment — operated by a limited group of IT users.
Although humans have been storing, retrieving, manipulating, and communicating information since the earliest writing systems were developed, the term information technology in its modern sense first appeared in a 1958 article published in the Harvard Business Review; authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler commented that "the new technology does not yet have a single established name. We shall call it information technology (IT)." Their definition consists of three categories: techniques for processing, the application of statistical and mathematical methods to decision-making, and the simulation of higher-order thinking through computer programs
Computer
Hardware
Software

• Physical parts of the computer

• Programs for the computer
• Written commands that tell a computer what tasks to perform

Terminology
“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.”
Bill Gates
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

• Help desk technicians and service workers

Troubleshooting and Support

• Writing code for computer software

Programming

• Computers, web pages, software, multimedia

Designing
Activities of IT Workers

• Modifying computer systems to improve production and workflow; expanding systems

Analyzing

• Connecting two or more computers together for communication purposes

Networking

• Monitoring and controlling computer systems

Managing
Activities of IT Workers

• Involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes

Computer Engineer

• Responsible for monitoring and controlling computer systems in a company or organization

Computer Operator

• Maintains and operates a computer system or network for a company or other organization

Systems Administrator
Careers in IT
Computer Programmer

• Writes codes for computer software

Software Designer

• Designs, creates, and maintains software

Systems Analyst

• Programmer who designs and manages the development of business applications on the computer

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• Works in communicating a concept or information via a computer using audio, video, text, graphics, animation, etc.

Multimedia Designer

• Responsible primarily for supporting end-user software applications; normally done remotely via telephone

Help Desk Technician

• Creates technical documentation and user guides for a professional field

Technical Writer

• Maintains and updates a website

Webmaster
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