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THE MODERN COMPUTING Virtualization

The Current Status of Computing This technology simulates hardware functions by creating multiple virtual
machines on a physical server that acts as a hardware device. Its essence is
With the rapid increase of mobile devices and the ability to connect things, to detach software from hardware by converting “physical” devices into
humans are in a post-PC era where connected devices are replacing “logical” folders or files.
traditional desktop and laptop computers.
Examples of the application of virtualization include:
Here are some of the modern computing technologies used today.
 Server virtualization, companies use one server to support different
Cloud Computing functions for more structured resource applications.
 In desktop virtualization, users run several desktop operating
It is the application of hardware and software to deliver readily available, systems from a single computer.
on-demand, and measured computing services over the Internet. With this,
 Storage virtualization lets connected devices, servers, and
IT services became as convenient as household utilities like water and
applications acquire information from a centralized dashboard such as a
electricity. cloud.
The collected data is stored in a “cloud,” which symbolizes the Internet
To understand their relationship, cloud computing uses virtualization
compared to traditional computers that use physical devices. The use of the
technology to achieve its purpose, as seen from virtualization applications.
cloud lets users open files and use applications anywhere using whichever
device has access to the Internet.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Examples of the application of cloud computing include: It is a network of an extensive range of physical objectives that
automatically share data over the Internet. It allows faster information
 Cloud storage such as Google Drive and iCloud where users can exchange and communication between “things” such as global positioning
back up and restore local files. systems (GPS) and laser scanners. It can be used to accept, locate, monitor,
 Google Translate instantly translates words, dialects, phrases, and and manage “things” in IoT more reasonably.
web pages between English and over 100 other languages.
 Streaming services such as Netflix, Apple TV, and Deezer Key technologies used by IoT include:
manage real-time data logs.  Radio frequency identification (RFID) is found in electronic tags
and smart cards.
 Sensor technology detects and collects environmental signals such
as temperature, humidity, and speed.
 Embedded systems, where hardware and software are integrated to
provide specific functions such as automated teller machines (ATM),
digital cameras, and calculators.

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Big Data To show the interconnection of the modern technologies of computing, it is

essential to note that Cloud Computing is the foundation of Artificial
These are massive and complex datasets characterized by high volume, Intelligence. At the same time, the Internet of Things provides the raw
variety of data types, and velocity as data are collected and analyzed at materials used to produce the fertilizer that Big Data feeds into Artificial
ever-increasing rates. Intelligence.
The data volume was small during the early stages of IT. Reading books Other modern computing technologies:
and newspapers was the only option to learn relevant information as there
were not enough books at school libraries. E- books and online news Fog Computing
consumption now replace this traditional method. The amount of
information increases with the emergence of digitization. It is an expansion of the idea of cloud computing proposed by Cisco. The
data and application sets are stored in edge devices compared to the clouds
The applications of big data are as follows: of cloud computing. As the names suggest, the cloud is placed up in the
sky, which is distant and remote, whereas the fog is closer to the ground,
 Banking industries use big data to track financial market activities. wherein servers are placed near the end-users.
Network analytics and natural language processors are used to catch
illegal trading activities. Fog computing allows local data analytics and management and the
 Healthcare industries use big data to acquire a sizable amount of distribution of real-time data insights to customers in different areas such as
data from thousands of patients to let doctors use evidence- based factories, streetlights, and commodities.
medicine.
 Education systems use big data to measure a teacher’s Edge Computing
effectiveness to ensure a pleasant experience for students and teachers.
It is decentralized and distributed cloud computing; wherein “edge” is a
Artificial Intelligence (AI) general concept. It deals with a computing infrastructure that is close to data
sources.
Machines can learn from experience, adjust to new inputs, and do human-
like activities because of this technology. It has always been regarded as the The raw data in edge computing is analyzed locally instead of transferred to
technology that can change the world on the one hand and end it on the the cloud. It is predicted that computing is naturally progressing from the
other. cloud to the edge and that this computing technology will be the next big
thing after cloud computing. A significant reason behind this is that edge
In combination with cloud computing and big data, AI is driving a digital computing plays a critical role in progressing IoT developments.
transformation shift in the ICT industry for higher intelligence.
Various Impacts of Computing in Different Industries
Examples of AI applications include facial recognition for unlocking
smartphones, voice recognition, chatbots, robots, virtual assistants such as The rise of powerful, inexpensive, easy-to-use computers has significantly
Siri and Alexa, and e-payments. impacted business and society over the years. For example, computing
devices such as computers, embedded systems, and smartphones are used
for both entertainment and productivity purposes that can affect
relationships, work, and lifestyles.

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Business Organizations Government

Businesses use computers to organize data effectively. Using applications It is a common issue for government agencies to take a longer time to
such as Microsoft Excel and SQL Database will lessen the amount of accomplish paper and service requests. With comprehensive computing
human error in business management. The need for office cabinets is equipment for storing public information, handling government works
decreased as data spreadsheets take place in data storage and processing. makes the customer experience faster and more reliable and creates more
Doing so makes error-tracking easier, allowing businesses to arrive at better accurate results and services.
conclusions based on well- organized data sets.
Robotics
Banking Industries
This fast-emerging field supports computers for science, engineering,
Banking industries use computers for better transaction processes. As one of research, and machines. Robots such as factory and machine robots can help
the most used payment methods, ATMs allow users to deposit and withdraw perform several tasks considered complex for human abilities.
money anywhere and anytime easily.
Additionally, physical robots are developed machines with computing
Bank tellers can easily manage the files and accounts of their customers as technology. One of the recent examples of a physical computerized robot is
quickly as possible using computers. They need to input the user's name to Sophia the Robot, known for its human-like abilities in communication and
access banking information in a single process. expression. It is a social humanoid robot created by Hanson Robotics which
was first activated in February 2016.
Education

Advanced technologies are applied in schools for faster delivery of

accessible, quality, and higher levels of education. References:
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