ABDULLAHI SHUAIBU'S JOURNALS ON SOCIOLOGY OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES.

Information Technology In Day To Day Life By Kiran R Every day, people use computers in new ways. Computers are increasingly affordable; they continue to be more powerful as information-processing tools as well as easier to use. Computers in Business, One of the first and largest applications of computers is keeping and managing business and financial records. Most large companies keep the employment records of all their workers in large databases that are managed by computer programs. Similar programs and databases are used in such business functions as billing customers; tracking payments received and payments to be made; and tracking supplies needed and items produced, stored, shipped, and sold. In fact, practically all the information companies need to do business involves the use of computers and information technology. On a smaller scale, many businesses have replaced cash registers with point-of-sale (POS) terminals. These POS terminals not only print a sales receipt for the

The Strategic Use of Information Technology By Nicole Bobbin TEACHER: Hello, Student. What do you know about Information Technology (IT)? STUDENT: Well, I know that most software is full of "bugs"! By the way, why are these errors in programs called "bugs"? TEACHER: Computer "bugs" have been around since malfunctions in a 1945 Mark II were blamed (facetiously) on a moth trapped in a relay. Nowadays the term refers to programming flaws -commands that don't accomplish the desired result. But I am sure you must know more about IT than the fact that programs have bugs! STUDENT: Recently I read an interesting article written by John Diebold years ago. Allow me to quote from it: "Information technology . . . is becoming increasingly the key to national economic well being, affecting virtually every industry and service. One would be hard-pressed to name a business that does not depend on the effective use of information: to design products and ser

Advantages of Information Technology By Lola Stoney Adegbulu What is Information Technology? Information technology is the use and application of the computer system to process, manage and distribute information. Use of IT in this context involves both the hardware and software components. Some major advantages of Information Technology in various areas are listed below: Speed and Accuracy in information Processing With the use of IT more work can be done by individuals, businesses, services and government organisations. Function enhancement programs such as word processors, database programs and spreadsheets can get work done in less time with increased accuracy and efficiency. Global Social Interaction IT has made global social and cultural interaction very simple. This is evident with the emergence and success of social networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter. More so, the use of information technology has eliminated language barriers with technologies such as lang

The Importance of Information Technology Training from a Management Perspective By Mark A Rogers Information technology training for IT managers and systems analysts may seem superfluous - these folks are usually well-learned in their areas of expertise. But, do they understand how a company's technology fits into the bigger picture from a business perspective? That's where management training becomes important. Every manager who plays a role in researching, selecting or implementing enterprise technology needs to have a firm grasp on the basics of emerging technologies, as well as how they serve a larger business purpose, to ensure that technology is being used to the company's best strategic advantage. Stay Current on Revolutionary, Emerging Technology Applications A program of continual information technology training is crucial to the success of any IT team. Technology is constantly evolving, and it seems that there is a new application released every day that is me

How Information Technology Is Beneficial By Henry M Michael Information Technology is associated with developing, studying and designing the information related to computers. These days, the IT sector is growing very fast, and this field has good opportunities in Education and Business Industries. In business the up-to-date changes in the global market can be easily identified with the development of IT sector. The key factor of using information technology is the hardware devices and software applications. In solving complicated mathematical problems this sector plays an important role. The role of IT service in the education field is well-known. The quick access provided by this sector helps the teachers and the students in studying the course material without difficulty. The online libraries and dictionaries helped the students to study the subject easily and to increase their grasping power. The addition of information technology in schools, colleges and universities helped the

Application of Information Technology in Our Daily Life By Md Azizul Haque It is a recognized fact that the application of Information Technology (IT) in our daily life has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. Information technology is used in every sphere of life like education, communication, business, commerce, treatment and banking etc. Businesses are investing heavily into new technological trends as well as offering businesses the chance to operate more effectively through the application of information technology. Let's look at the example of communication as it has definitely changed the way of our daily life. Many years ago we used to communicate via writing but now we communicate by using information network like telephone, mobile phone, internet etc. The application IT has changed considerably as we can now communicate via text message, email and communicating via instant messaging on MSN messenger, Facebook and even in the form of Tweets on Twitter. So

Information Technology and the Global Village By Brenda Williams The advancement in technology has certainly had a major effect on the lives of many. This world is becoming a global village and distances no longer a problem. Communications and mass information is just a few clicks away; thanks to the computer related technology, more specifically the utility of internet, which is a part of the information technology. Social networking websites and chat related applications are now presenting quite a number of advantages to the users. They reduce distances between the users and help them connect with relatives and friends from all over the world. The aim of any social networking site is to make the application and utility user friendly. With the technological changes and new developments occurring every day, internet users no longer have to face the problems online that they had to face lately due to technical glitches, which resulted in frustration. Now the users no longer have to

5 Reasons to Study Information Technology By Jitendra D Information Technology is one of the most sought-after industries in the present scenario. Pursuing courses with specialization in IT is all the rage since the field offers a host of opportunities to the skilled candidates. Management is another discipline that is immensely popular in the business schools. The course imparts technical skills related to IT with the know-how of the managerial sphere. Here are top five reasons to study this course: 1. Variety in the career choice IT management takes your career in a number of different directions. You can become a computer network architect, a database administrator and many more. This course allows you to take your career in different directions and become successful. There are several success stories about people who had chosen this field and now holding managerial positions in top organizations. Hence, it is a great career option. 2. It is a practical course where you can per

Five Tips for Choosing the Right IT Support In today's world, Information Technology (IT) plays a major role in assisting day-to-day business at virtually all levels of an organization. No matter the kind of business you are involved in, the quality of your IT support is critical to your performance. It links you to your clients, aids your business processes and pushes your organization ahead. Therefore, it is extremely important that you have the best IT Support. Here are five tips for choosing the right IT support: Identify Your Requirements You need to select an IT support service that complements your business requirements. The initial step towards achieving this is to carefully analyze what your business needs are from an IT support company. Give some careful thought to how your business is growing and how this can resonate with your needs in the months and years to come. Selecting an IT Support Company th

Paperless Telecommuting Much has been said and written about telecommuting in the past decades, and the number of people who work from home has increased dramatically, and will continue to increase, because of the trends outlined earlier. A telecommuter replaces his/her daily commute to the workplace with electronic communication, through the phone and Internet. While many telecommuters have dedicated home offices from which they perform work tasks, some telecommuters, called nomad workers, perform work tasks from any number of locations such as cafés, bookstores and libraries. While telecommuting has been promoted by many organizations and enterprises, it is also associated with some disadvantages, both for the employer and the employee. To some degree, these criticisms have hampered the implementation of telecommuting programs. But these points of disadvantage, in many cases, can be resolved through paperless practices with Informa

The African University Librarian In The Information Age INTRODUCTION Since their inception, libraries have maintained their sovereignty as the main storage of knowledge in society. Today, novel information technologies equipped with the computer, telecommunications and optical media are seriously affecting libraries. ICTS, for short, is used here to include computer hardware, software and telecommunication equipment. It has been an indispensable tool and has great impact globally. Of all the diversified technologies of our time, progress in information and communication technology has no doubt had, and continues to have considerable influence on the global economy. It makes it possible to collect, process and transmit information at breathtaking speed and declining cost. It increases productivity, improves quality and efficiency in all types of services. The impact is seen in diverse areas such as health-care, finance and ban

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