Information and communications technology draws heavily on three complex technologies that have converged: computing, micro-electronics and telecommunications. Many schools make considerable use of this technology, e.g. personal computers (PCs), the...

Methods of generating, processing and communicating information, especially using computer hardware and software. EXPERT SYSTEMS, data networks and electronic mail have revolutionized many functions of management and made possible the globalization of...

All forms of technology that assist in the storage and the rapid transmission of information, but the term is usually restricted to electronic forms of...

Emerging economies in Asia are experiencing dramatic changes in patterns of ownership and investments in their information technology (IT) sectors. Such investments continue to revolutionize societies across political frontiers, leading to a race for a...

Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and...

IFAC Information Technology (IT) Committee New Guidelines In a digital world, the effective management of information, information systems and communications is of critical importance to the success and survival of an organisation. Three new guidelines issued by IFAC's ITC are designed to...

YOUR PATHWAY TO INNOVATIVE JOBS AND CAREERS Peter Browne is information technology director for Microsoft's licensing subsidiary in Reno, Nev. As such he is the highest-ranking African-American technologist at software giant Microsoft Corp. Browne has worked for more than 20 years for...

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer witnessed the signing of an agreement Monday requiring all of Vietnam's government offices to use licensed computer software in a step to curb rampant piracy."The agreement demonstrates very strong commitments of the government of Vietnam," in protecting intellectual property rights,...

Indiana University and the human-powered Internet search engine ChaCha are partnering to create a one-stop virtual reference desk that connects students with an array of experts and other help.They will debut a Web-based search platform this semester allowing students, faculty and others to look for...