Information is any knowledge that comes to our attention. That could be voice, image, text and video
What is data?
Data is information when dealing with the machine
What Counts as information
Methods for conveying information
Defining Information Technology
Information Technologies are systems of hardware and/or software that capture, process, exchange, store and/or present information using electrical, magnetic and/or electromagnetic energy.
IT Example: Cellular Telephony
IT Example: Wireless Internet
IT in Society (people)
Personal Communication
Conversations (phone, cell)
Messaging (E-mail, SMS)
Video Coms
Entertainment
Web surfing
Downloading video and audio files
Interactive gaming
Day-to-Day living
Buying airline tecket
Ordering books
Electronic banking/ stock market
IT in Society (business)
Internal Communication
Computer network
Corporate website
Video teleconferencing
Messaging (SMS, email)
Electronic Commerce
Call Centres
Electronic transactions
Online sales
Business operations
Factory operation systems
Databases
Examples on IT Careers
Information Security Jobs
Address information security
IT Analyst
Translate business requirement into technical specification
Network Administration
Configure and operate computer network
Management Consulting
Provide consulting for government and organizations
Database Administration
Managing corporate database
Computer Forensics Expert
Extracts computer evidence for detecting/preventing /prosecuting crimes
