Information Technology

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What is Information Technology?

Information Technology is the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information (wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn) .

"The study, design, development, application, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems". The responsibilities of those working in the field include network administration, software development and installation, and the planning and management of an organization's technology life cycle, by which hardware and software is maintained, upgraded, and replaced. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology)

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