IT (Information Technology)
IT is short for Information Technology and is pronounced as separate letters.
IT (information technology) is the broad subject concerned with all aspects of managing and processing information, especially within a large organization or company. IT is generally not used in reference to personal or home computing and networking.
IT: More Than Computers and Networks
While IT is often used to describe computers and computer networks, it actually includes all layers of all systems within an organization — from the physical hardware to the operating systems, applications, databases, storage, servers and more. Telecommunication technologies, including Internet and business phones are also part of an organization’s IT infrastructure.
IT Departments
Because computer systems are central to information management, computer departments within companies and universities are often called IT departments. Some companies refer to this department as IS (Information Services) or MIS (Management Information Services).
Information Technology Jobs
IT spans such a broad subject there are many careers associated with IT, starting with the information technology degree focusing on the branch of engineering that pertains to the use of computers to collect, store, and share and protect information. Other careers in IT include the following:
Information Technology Architect
information Technology (IT) Trainer
Information Technology Specialist
Information Technology (IT) Manager
Information Technology (IT) Supervisor
Information Technology (IT) Director
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- ITS
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- ITSP
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- ITU
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