a term created to refer to the amalgam of computing and telecommunications technologies, including of course the Internet, which are the matrix within which information and digital media are created, distributed and accessed.
The use of computer-based information systems and communications systems to process, transmit and store data and information. Since communications systems are dependent on microprocessors the term is abbreviated to information technology in this study design.
An umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing, radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems etc., as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning.
A key priority for NSW Government, used to foster improved value, customer focused services, and improved processes for government activity. The Department of Commerce, through the NSW Government Chief Information Office, plays a leadership role in developing and deploying government-wide strategies for the management of ICT within and between government, industry and the community. Note that IM&T (below) refers to the management of the information and technology resources, whereas ICT describes the components being managed.
Technologies, products and services involved in displaying, processing, storing and transmitting electronic information.
The application of modern electronic and computing capabilities (technology) to the creation and storage of meaningful and useful facts or data (information), and to its transmission to users by various electronic means (communication). The ultimate goal is for ICT to transform data into information, and information into knowledge.
refers to both computer and communication technology. IT (or information technology) is defined as any equipment or interconnected system (subsystem) of equipment that includes all forms of technology used to create, store, manipulate, manage, move, display, switch, interchange, transmit or receive information in its various forms. Information can be in the form of: business data; voice conversations; still images; motion pictures; multimedia presentations and other forms including those not yet conceived. The meaning of communication refers to a system of shared symbols and meanings that binds people together into a group, a community, or a culture. The word communication was added to IT so as to make a network of the usage of Information Technology.
Information and Communications Technology Any technology that helps you to communicate with other people eg personal computers, telephones and internet.
Information technology (IT) or information and communications technology (ICT) is the technology required for information processing. In particular the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime. Source: Wikipedia.org - Information technology
A generic name for all of the technologies involved with communicating with computers.
application of modern communications and computing technologies to the creation, management and use of information. (also a national curriculum subject)
