Abstract
Information technology has helped shaping the world. Both in business and society, information technology has an impact on travel, education, healthcare, social and personal communication and entertainment. (Ramey, 2012)
In this short paper, I intend to highlight the role of information technology along with the significance of each of its components and how they are interconnected in the overall system. Information technology is built with five core components. I will highlight significance of each of these components and how they are interact with each other. (Khurana, 2016)
Keywords: Information Technology, Shaping the world
Introduction
The information technology system requires various components to work together, which are basic building blocks of the system. Each component require its functionalities to be working properly and do the job of interacting with other core technology in order ensure smooth functioning of the system. These core technologies are - computer programs and programming, computer networks, databases, information assurance and web technologies (Smith & Gray, 2012), (Khurana, 2016)
1. Computer programs and programing:
Programs in IT system are used for application development, interaction between various component of IT system by developing APIs. These program span into multiple languages. Some of the most popular programming languages are Java, C++, .Net. Modern web pages are a classic example of powerful programming languages. Webpages
The study of computer based Information Systems (IS) is not just limited to traditional computers and servers, but also includes such devices as:
The world of technology cores has a different function in today’s era. The core roles of these technologies play an important part to keep this world as we know it to operating on a day to day basis. The basis of the technology that makes IT System useful is Computer Networks, Information Assurance, Wed Technologies, Database, Computer Programs and Programming.
Information system is a combination of hardware, software, infrastructure as well trained personnel who organized and facilitate planning, control, coordination and decision making within an organization. Information systems are also able to implement a vital integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data. With this, it provided organizations with the necessary information, knowledge, and digital products needed. Information system bring the meaning of business applications that manage their operations, compete in the market place, manage accounts and human resources. This system have a vast variety of components that are crucial for a enterprise, business to function at his highest level, IT software is responsible that all system are reliable and up to date.
Information systems (IS), technically are a set of interrelated components that collect and retrieve information, process and store it and support the organization in decision making. Information Technology (IT) is a shared technology and provides the platform for specific information. It consists of hardware and software for a business to achieve their objectives. Included is the computer systems, the computer, any hand-held devices, software the company needs to operate and storage. (20)
Phase 3 tasks 1 Components of technology systems Questions 1-4 for Group project, part 2:
Information technology has advanced in multiple ways in society, where organizations has implement the structure into their work environment. Industries have outsource their manufacturing to other places in the world and rely on telecommunication to keep the marketing. The geographic distribution has changed significantly by reducing the distance it takes to complete an operation, due to information technology. These are just a couple of examples of how this advanced technology has reshape our society and continuing.
A functional Information Technology (IT) system requires all the individual technologies involved to work together to achieve its intended purpose. If one of these technologies fails to perform, the entire system becomes vulnerable to breakdown and failure. In this complex relationship, each component is a receiver as well as a provider of services and data. I will make a connection between core technologies to show how they work together. We will concentrate of the most common and important computer technologies, these include; computers programs, databases, networks, web systems, and security assurance.
Information Technology (IT) is a foundation for conducting business today. It plays a critical role in increasing productivity of firms and entire nation. It is proven that firms who invested in IT have experienced continued growth in productivity and efficiency. Many companies' survival and even existence without use of IT is unimaginable. IT has become the largest component of capital investment for companies in the United States and many other countries.
An information system is a base in today’s business world. Everything is electronic. In various businesses, the survival and ability to succeed strategic business goals is challenging without extensive use of information system. Businesses improve the efficiency of their operations in order to accomplish higher profitablity. Besides that, information systems are important tools available to managers for achieving higher levels of efficiency and productiviy in business operations. For an example, Zara uses the PDA technology to gather customer feedback and input.
No other technology in the last 300 years has had the kind of impact that information technology will have on the social, political and economic fabric of society. Information technology will change the way we think, act, educate, and associate.
Information technology has an impact on many different aspects of our life. Technology has influenced the economy and on the way people live, communicate and work. The growth and improvement of technology yields to a greater output and huge impact on the economy. Technology innovation provides more efficient and cheaper ways to make existing goods. Many institutions are spending a lot of their revenue on research and development. This resulted in creating new products and new services. Economy has been affected by technology in the number of the increased jobs, the emergence of new and developed services and the use of the Internet to reach customers.
On a daily basis, both businesses and individuals rely on technology. It cannot be denied that technology has become part of our everyday life. As individuals, we all depend on technology, either for education, health purposes, transportation, communication, romantic relationships, and/or business growth . It is impossible to explore how each advancement in technology has impacted our lives as well as how it will impact the future, but we can briefly explore the major advancements. Technology impacts the environment, people individually, and the society as a whole.
Information Technology (IT): The hardware and software technologies a firm needs to achieve its business objectives (Kenneth C Laudon and Jane P Laudon., 2010).
It definition of information technology, its use purpose, scope, and different levels have different interpretations. Information technology contains communications, computer language, electronic technology optical fiber technology. It also may affect computer and its interaction with people, machines, and people appropriate social, economic and culture unite things.
Computers have pushed us to see different worlds and experiences and cultures. Although the growth is a virtual one, it's after effects are very much real. Today the identity of information technology is computers. Invention of this machine has changed the world's perspective about cultures, economics, history and current affairs.