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Key Components
Hardware, Software, Data
Information Technology
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible
Information System
Takes in raw data entered by a user or acquired from a data source or sources (input), deliberately
transforms the data into information (process), and provides the results of the transformation to the
user (output)
IT department in an organization
IT is responsible for the storage, processing, and distribution of information.
Networks
Organization servers and give employees access to the resources, the data, and the exchange of
networks.
Infrastructure
The system of hardware, software, facilities, and service components that support the delivery of
business systems and IT-enabled processes.
Difference between input, output, and storage
*Input: hard disk is inserted into the computer to store information in the computer
*Output: displays information in a pictorial form allowing the user to interact directly with the
computer
*Storage: Random Access Memory (RAM) holds programs and data when the computer is in use
Core of Components of IT Hardware
Hard Disk, Monitor, Motherboard, CPU, RAM
Software Development
Implementing various algorithms that transform data into another, which performs calculations,
manipulate files, or complete other repetitive tasks, can be time-consuming or dangerous to an
employee.
Business Analysis
*Organizations improve their operations by optimizing their technology
*IT changes rapidly, so organizations must constantly investigate and plan or replace systems.
Information Systems Requirements and needs
*Security: Organizations try to aim for secure systems to prevent incidents that can disrupt business.
Unauthorized access could cause data loss or modifications
, *Accessibility functions: These functions are designed to help people with disabilities use technology
more easily
IT department in an organization
Analyzing, specifying, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software that is beneficial and
effective for the company or client. Oversees the installation and maintenance of computer network
systems within a company. Helps an organization to analyze its current IT and identify areas where
changes could lead to cost savings.
Intranet
A local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide
Web software.
Business Intelligence
Project Management
Outsourcing Services (OS)
The business practice of hiring a party outside a company to perform services or create goods that
were traditionally performed in-house by the company's own employees and staff.
Taxonomies
The discipline studying the classification criteria of a given set of items and a specific classification
system of knowledge organization
Software Engineer
A person who is responsible for designing and developing software that makes hardware and
software systems work, including operating systems, database systems, and embedded systems.
Network Engineer
A person who is responsible for setup, configure, maintain, and upgrade system where data resides
that support the exchange of information, including communication systems and networks.
Cloud Engineer
These individuals design and set up automation, cloud storage, data centers, virtual servers, and web
services with an emphasis on a particular solution's cost benefits to users, and security of data
processing.
IT Professional Roles
Develops, designs, programs, and analyzes applications designed to serve its core business needs.
Provides oversight of the company's numerous communications channels, including the company's
email system, network drives, intranet, and phone system.
IT Administrator
In terms of, which technologies should be used, what should be the security protocols, which should
have access to which files and resources on the network, and so on.