Information Technology (IT)

Information Technology:-

Information Technology is the technology that uses computing with high-speed communication links to spread information from one place to another. The interconnection of computers enables peoples to send and receive information. The communication links are also used to communicate with different people in the world.

The world has become a global village due to information technology. It means that people living in the world know one another as if they are living in a village. It has become possible due to fast communication links. Information can be transferred from one place to another place easily and quickly.

Information plays an important role in every field of life. Information can be used to improve the standard of life. It can also be used for solving different problems . For example if a person has the latest information about Medical field, he/she can use this information to cure different diseases.

Information technology has enabled different types of institutions and organizations to be a part of Digital Convergence.
The Digital Convergence means that various industries have merged electronically to exchange information. This merging is very important in modern world. The information can be transferred in any form like text,photos,audio and videos..etc.

Components of Information Technology:-

Three Major Components of Information technology are as Follows.

Computers:

Electronic systems that can be instructed to Accept,Process,Store,and present data and Information.

Communication Network:

It is an interconnection of different locations through a medium that enables peoples to send and  receives information. Communication networks allows people and businesses to interact. It includes hardware,programs and information. Information Technology has become revolutionary through the use of communication networks. Information can be transferred from place to another easily and quickly.

Know-how:

Know-how is the capability to do something properly. Information technology know-how consist of the following:

• Familiarity with the tools of information technology including the internet.
• Possession of the skills needed to use these tools.
• Understanding of using IT for problem-solving and creating opportunities.

People should know how to use of information technology to solve problems. They should also know how information technology can create opportunities for them.