Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of data and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT). An information technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communications system, or, more specifically speaking, a computer system — including all hardware, software, and peripheral equipment — operated by a limited group of IT users.
Only a few years post its launch in 1995, public expectation was that Amazon would be crushed by its competitor Barnes & Noble. Contrary to expectations, it appeared to be the one now doing the crushing. On the 28th of September, Jeff Bezos, CEO offered the world a glimpse at the companies latest tablet: the…
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In this universally applicable TED-Talk, Yang Lan, journalist, and entrepreneur provides her audience with a glimpse into the next generation of Chinese citizens. She primarily characterizes this generation as urban, connected and alert to matters of injustice. Lan has been frequently referred to as “the Oprah of China”, she delves deeper in into the implications…
In Tunisia, citizens are already expressing concern that the positive effects of the revolt that swept the Arab nation only 9 months ago may be losing impact. The majority of citizens are proud of their current situation and eagerly anticipate their first democratic election. However, others worry that loyalists of ex-dictator Ben Ali still occupy…
When Hewlett-Packard announced it would no longer be competing in the tablet computers and mobile phones arena, the world entered into a state of disbelief. However, HP saw what many others hadn’t yet: that the tablet market does not exist. A market for Apple’s iPad exists – as a function of how well this device…
In her campaigning efforts, Angela Merkel has been encouraging voters to think positively, and that the “currency is stable.” However, not all of her supports are convinced. Not only this, but a larger cause for concern for Merkel is the increasing degree of dissent among her allies. The most legitimate cause for the concern, however,…
In 1993, two cities in China bravely chose to ignore doctrine, old laws, and 40 years of failed policies, in the hopes of developing a better approach to managing their economies. Their solution? They decided to privatize many of their companies, and subsequently began one of the Chinese state’s first attempts to change its relationship…
