Information technology

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Information technology (often, abbreviated as IT; hereinafter, IT) is the application of computers to store, study, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data, or information, often in the context of a business or other enterprise. IT is considered a subset of information and communications technology (ICT). The term Technology is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology, including computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, Internet, telecom equipment, and e-commerce.

Definitions

According to Educaship Alliance LLC,

Information technology. is a label that has two meanings. In common usage, the term “information technology” is often used to refer to all of computing.

Inspiring quotes

  • Information technology is at the core of how you do your business and how your business model itself evolve. --Satya Nadella
  • Technology just means Information technology. --Peter Thiel
  • The science of today is the technology of tomorrow. --Edward Teller
  • The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of everyday life. --Bill Gates