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There are many different kinds of technologies. Information andcommunication technology enables us to communicate information whilebiotechnology enables us to modify the characteristics of biologicalorganisms. Similarly there is food technology, transportation technology,space technology and so on.
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Information Technology (IT) is a broad subject concerned with technologyfor managing and processing information, especially in large organizations.In particular, IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computersoftware to convert, store, protect process, transmit, and retrieveinformation. IT encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store,exchange, and use information in its various forms (data, voiceconversations, still images, motion pictures, multimedia presentations, andother forms, including those not yet conceived). It is a convenient termthat could include both telephony and computer technology. Thistechnology has been made possible through networking of computers. Itis driving what has often been called “the information revolution”.Communication technology helps us to exchange information. It isthe knowledge, tools, machines, and skills that go into exchanging ideasand information. It includes technology to produce various kinds of writinginstruments, printing, telephones, television, radios, newspapers etc.Telecommunication is an important component of communicationtechnology. Telecommunication allows us to communicate with peoplefarther away from us by exchanging messages without the help of wires. Itis also called, wireless communication.Information technology and communication technology are today fastconverging towards a single Information and Communication Technology(ICT).
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