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University of palestine. Information Technology - Definition and History. BY : RAED SHUHAIBER 120100032. Information Technology – A Definition:.

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University of palestine

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  1. University of palestine

  2. Information Technology - Definition and History BY : RAED SHUHAIBER 120100032

  3. Information Technology – A Definition: • We use the term information technology or IT to refer to an entire industry. In actuality, information technology is the use of computers and software to manage information. In some companies, this is referred to as Management Information Services (or MIS) or simply as Information Services (or IS).

  4. Information Technology – A Definition: • The information technology department of a large company would be responsible for storing information, protecting information, processing the information, transmitting the information as necessary, and later retrieving information as necessary

  5. History of Information Technology: • In relative terms, it wasn't long ago that the Information Technology department might have consisted of a single Computer Operator, who might be storing data on magnetic tape, and then putting it in a box down in the basement somewhere. The history of information technology is fascinating! Check out these history of information technologyresources for information on everything from the history of IT to electronics inventions and even the top 10 IT bugs.

  6. Modern Information Technology Departments: • In order to perform the complex functions required of information technology departments today, the modern Information Technology Department would use computers, servers, database management systems, and cryptography. The department would be made up of several System Administrators, Database Administrators and at least one Information Technology Manager. The group usually reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

  7. Popular Information Technology Skills: • Some of the most popular information technology skills at the moment are: • Computer Networking • Information Security • IT Governance • ITIL • Business Intelligence • Linux • Unix • Project Management

  8. Information Technology Certifications: • Having a solid education and specific specialty certifications is the best way to progress in an information technology career. Here are some of the more popular information technology certifications: • Information Security Certifications • Oracle DBA Certifications • Microsoft Certifications • Cisco Certifications • PMP Certification

  9. Jobs in IT: There can be a lot of overlap between many of the job descriptions within information technology departments. In order to clarify the descriptions, skills and career paths of each, The jobs in IT listing includes information on education and training required for each position. It also includes lists of companies that typically have IT jobs open, as well as links to IT-specific resumes, cover letters and IT interview questions

  10. Information Technology - Trends: • Information Technology Departments will be increasingly concerned with data storage and management, and will find that information security will continue to be at the top of the priority list. Cloud computing remains a growing area to watch. The job outlook for those within Information Technology is strong, with data security and server gurus amongst the highest paid techies. In order to stay current in the Information Technology Industry, be sure you subscribe to top technology industry publications.

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