Logarithma...^...^~: September 2011

Information Technology – A Definition:

We use the term information technology or IT to refer to an entire industry.

In actuality, information technology is the use of computers and software to

manage information. In some companies, this is referred to as Management

Information Services (or MIS) or simply as Information Services (or IS).

The information technology department of a large company would be

responsible for storing information, protecting information, processing the

information, transmitting the information as necessary, and later retrieving

information as necessary.

History of Information Technology:

In relative terms, it wasn't long ago that the Information Technology

department might have consisted of a single Computer Operator, who

might be storing data on magnetic tape, and then putting it in a box

down in the basement somewhere. The history of information technology

is fascinating! Check out these history of information technology resources

for information on everything from the history of IT to electronics

inventions and even the top 10 IT bugs.

Modern Information Technology Departments:

In order to perform the complex functions required of information

technology departments today, the modern Information Technology

Department would use computers, servers,database management systems,

and cryptography. The department would be made up of several

Information Technology Manager. The group usually reports to

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