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    What Is INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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    This document provides an overview of information technology and communication technology. It defines information technology as the study of engineering computer applications to support an organization's operations, including installing and maintaining software and data. It then lists the basics of information technology such as computer components, memory, storage devices, software, and computer networking. Communication technology is defined as applications used in telecommunications. The document discusses how new communication technologies allow people in different locations to collaborate as if they were in the same office. It also outlines uses of computers, hardware, software, the internet, online services, internet distance learning, e-business, and teleworking.

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    This document provides an overview of information technology and communication technology. It defines information technology as the study of engineering computer applications to support an organization's operations, including installing and maintaining software and data. It then lists the basics of information technology such as computer components, memory, storage devices, software, and computer networking. Communication technology is defined as applications used in telecommunications. The document discusses how new communication technologies allow people in different locations to collaborate as if they were in the same office. It also outlines uses of computers, hardware, software, the internet, online services, internet distance learning, e-business, and teleworking.

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    This document provides an overview of information technology and communication technology. It defines information technology as the study of engineering computer applications to support an organization's operations, including installing and maintaining software and data. It then lists the basics of information technology such as computer components, memory, storage devices, software, and computer networking. Communication technology is defined as applications used in telecommunications. The document discusses how new communication technologies allow people in different locations to collaborate as if they were in the same office. It also outlines uses of computers, hardware, software, the internet, online services, internet distance learning, e-business, and teleworking.

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    This document provides an overview of information technology and communication technology. It defines information technology as the study of engineering computer applications to support an organization's operations, including installing and maintaining software and data. It then lists the basics of information technology such as computer components, memory, storage devices, software, and computer networking. Communication technology is defined as applications used in telecommunications. The document discusses how new communication technologies allow people in different locations to collaborate as if they were in the same office. It also outlines uses of computers, hardware, software, the internet, online services, internet distance learning, e-business, and teleworking.

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    What is INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Information Technology is the study of

    engineering computer applications to support the operation of an organization :


    operating , installing and maintaining software and data.

    BASICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    COMPUTER
    COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
    CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMPUTER
    COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM
    MEMORY UNITS OF MEMORY
    STORAGE DEVICES
    TYPES OF SOFTWARE
    COMPUTER NETWORKING

    COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY • Communication Technology is the study of


    Technology applications which are used in Tele- Communications.

    Communication: Basic need for most human activities


    Tarditional- telephone, fax, mail...
    In the new information era- e-mail, internet, video conferencing The new
    communication technology enables people located in different places to work together
    as if they were in the same office. Big multinational companies are already exploiting
    this technology to achieve better use of the resources of their seperate offices. In this
    way projects can be shared between offices with the application of the best expertise,
    and around the clock

    Computer Use The purpose of a computer is to process data into information 


    Data consist of the raw facts and figures that are processed into information 
    Information is data that has been summarized or otherwise manipulated for use in
    desicion making

    Hardware and Software  Hardware consist of all the machinery and equipment in a
    computer system  Software , or programs , consist of all the electronic instructions that
    tell the computer how to perform a task

    Hardware and software revolution  The diminishing cost of personal computers has
    put computing power within the reach of even the smallest contractors.

     Rapidly developing hardware performance, coupled with the development of storage


    drives with very large volumes, modems, scanners, and back up devices has made the
    computer suitable for storage and distribution of drawings and other data in electronic
    format.

     The evolution of servers, network cards, modems and routers have linked computers
    together providing a forum for community collaboration. 7

    Internet - The value of the Internet to construction companies derives from its ability to
    easily connect globally to a vast amount of data, which would otherwise have taken
    more time and money to organise. By exploiting the resources of the Internet
    construction companies can gain the following benefits
    .  Acceleration in the distribution of knowledge resources within and out with the
    company
     Promotion and marketing for the company

    On-line services: The rapid development of the Internet and the World Wide Web has
    enabled many services that traditionally required face to face meetings to be delivered
    on-line.

    Internet distance learning: opportunities of university education, widening access to


    higher education (delivering teaching and learning to people who cannot attend
    lectures)-increases a country’s competitiveness in a global market.
    E-business: Internet provides a virtual market place for buyers, suppliers, distributors
    and sellers to exchange information, negotiate and trade
    Teleworking: Flexibility in working conditions, less office space, more productive
    workers

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