Information technology (IT) is a broad term that encompasses the use of computer systems, software, programming languages, and data and information processing and storage. It involves the use of technology to communicate, transfer data, and process information. IT is responsible for a large portion of our workforce, business operations, and is used by everyone from enterprise companies to one-person businesses and local operations. Examples of IT include:
- Computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices, infrastructure, and processes
- Information systems, communications systems, or computer systems
- Techniques for the fast processing of information
- All computers with a human interface, computer peripherals, voice, video, and data networks, and the equipment, staff, and purchased services necessary to operate them
IT is used in virtually all industries and sectors, from enterprise companies to small businesses and individuals. It is used to manage data, innovate processes, and communicate with others.
