A Brief Definition of Information Technology

A Brief Definition of Information Technology


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What is Information Technology?

  • Hagg & Keen: IT is a set of tools that help people work with information and perform tasks related to information processing.
  • Martin (1999): IT consists of computer technology (hardware and software) for processing and storing information, as well as communication technology for transmitting it.
  • Williams & Sawyer (2007): IT unites high-speed computing and communications for data, voice, and video. Examples go beyond personal computers to include telephones, TVs, electronic appliances, and modern handheld devices.

Summary

Information Technology (IT) is a general term describing any technology that helps humans in creating, modifying, storing, communicating, and/or disseminating information.

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