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Also known as IT, I.T., info tech, Shelf:Information technology

development, management, and use of computer-based information systems

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Information technology refers to the development, management, and use of computer-based systems for handling information. It matters because these systems are fundamental to how modern organizations and individuals store, process, and share data in nearly every aspect of daily life and work.

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A computer lab contains a wide range of information technology elements, including hardware, software and storage systems.

Information technology (IT) is the study or use of computers, telecommunication systems and other devices to create, process, store, retrieve and transmit information. While the term is commonly used to refer to computers and computer networks, it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Information technology is an application of computer science and computer engineering.

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