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.
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Gaming theorist Tom Chatfield spends his time analyzing games; what we want from them, what we get from them, and how individuals might use their hard-wired desire for a gamer’s reward to change the way they learn. In this fascinating TED-Talk, Chatfield draws our attention to how games are meticulously designed to issue players with…
Nigeria’s large population and oil reserves see it well placed for international business. However, instead of being inundated with international business interest, misgovernment, rampant corruption and dismal infrastructure have been found to kill off any appeal the country had. In 2003, the World Bank has begun publishing a “Doing Business” survey, comparing countries in terms…
Alpha Corporation is an influential, complex regulatory organization where technical leads have been turned into effective project managers using a simple data-driven dashboard. The corporation now consistently and quickly delivers value-added, low-risk software in support of its business mission. On a daily basis, the senior Vice President (VP) of Technology meets with key project managers (PMs)…
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Tim Jackson – internationally esteemed economist and researcher – studies the relationships between lifestyle, societal values, and the environment. In this TED-Talk, Jackson takes a look at the concept of prosperity and highlights the notion of global prosperity being a shared endeavor. He juxtaposes our often narrow definition of prosperity with our bleak, resource-poor future….
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Seth Godin – marketer, author, entrepreneur, and blogger – spends his time considering the marketing of ideas in the digital age. In this highly entertaining TED-Talk, Godin takes a look at what it means for something to be “broken”. He clearly identifies 7 of the common reasons they may be that way and goes on…
As it stands, it appears that not only have we come full circle with regard to the internet but that we are now, in fact, entering somewhat of a counter-revolution. It originated with the purpose of connecting people and breaking down communication barriers. A large portion of the success of the internet today is a…
