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Introduction to Information Technology (IT)

I M D 2 0 4: Information Technology in Information Agencies. Introduction to Information Technology (IT). Definition Purpose and Functions of IT Usage of IT in Information Agency Role of IT in Managing Information. Definition: IT.

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Introduction to Information Technology (IT)

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  1. I M D 2 0 4: Information Technology in Information Agencies Introduction to Information Technology (IT) Definition Purpose and Functions of IT Usage of IT in Information Agency Role of IT in Managing Information

  2. Definition: IT a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange and utilize information in its various forms including business data, conversations, still images, motion pictures and multimedia presentations

  3. Definition: IT It is a set of tools that helps with information and perform tasks related to information processing OR individual components that are organized into a computer-based information system

  4. Definition: IT In the broadest sense, information technology refers to both the hardware and software that are used to store, retrieve, and manipulate information

  5. Building Blocks for an IT System Communication Devices Processing Engine People CPU Output Devices Internal Memory Input Devices Software Information Storage Devices

  6. Definition: IS Information System is a process that collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates information for a specific purpose

  7. Basic Components of an IS

  8. Definition: Data raw facts or elementary descriptions of things, events, activities and transactions that are captured, recorded, stored and classified, but not organized to convey any specific meaning E.g. students GPA

  9. Definition: Information collection of data organized in some manner so that they are meaningful to a recipient E.g. name of student and GPA

  10. Definition: Knowledge information that has been organized and processed to convey understanding, experiences, accumulated learning and expertise

  11. Why IT? • IT is everywhere • IT can help to be more productive • IT is exciting and always changing • IT facilitates work in organizations • IT give a world of opportunity

  12. Purpose and Functions of IT • provide fast and accurate processing • provide large capacity, fast access storage • provide fast communication • reduce information overload • larger span of boundaries • provides support for decision making • proved a competitive weapon

  13. Usage of IT in Info. Agency Why information agencies use IT? • Increased access to information services • Improvement of existing services • Development of new services • Faster access to information • Flexibility • High profile for the agency • Storage problem

  14. Usage of IT in Info. Agency • Computers • Code reader • Internet • Printer • CD-Rom • OPAC • On-line databases

  15. Roles of IT in Managing Information

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