Posts Tagged ‘Common Man’

How Information Technology is Growing?

January 18th, 2010

When the term IT is used, it is a known fact all over the world that this keeps growing. However there is a very interesting fact that can be noted. When it first stormed into the market, its growth was very nominal. It took several years to get developed to a certain stage. During the 80s and the early 90s, we saw the development of computers to an extent.

Software too was changing, but it had slow growth. This was because people were not sure if they would cater to the needs of the common man. It looked more like a very expensive deal, which only the rich could afford. This was the actual fact in the beginning. However things took a turn by the end of the 90s. There seemed to be a sudden explosion in this field.

Suddenly everyone was moving to America to explore greener pastures. People from all over the world were recruited, as there was a never ending need to match the demands. By the beginning of the new millennium, there was no stopping the information technology field. There was constant change in all aspects. The growth and evolution was phenomenal.

Hardware and software kept growing at lightning speed. Before you even enjoyed using a good laptop, there would be an upgraded version in the market. Software too is being upgraded, and this is because of the growth in all the industries. A lot of competition among computer companies is also a reason for this growth. There has been a lot of competition and to better each other, new creations are being let out into the market as often as they can.

The growth has also helped a great many people with jobs, but of course consumers have reason to complain. They need to keep buying new hardware or software, as both have to be compatible for use. The IT industry has also grown to be more sophisticated in terms of presentation and content too. This growth has helped many countries, because the companies are outsourcing a great deal.

Because of the outsourcing, companies save money, and are able to get more manpower. This will mean hiring a lot of good talent. And thus good talent put together will produce a great deal of better outputs. The growth is so phenomenal that the world has grown smaller. And right now, this very second, someone is creating something new as well.




By: andy tao

Role of information technology in various sectors of the world

August 7th, 2009

IT has brought in several technological developments in every field. It has accelerated the business of several business organizations all over the world. helped several businesses realize organizational goals and automate processes by following the principles of usability, efficiency, customer related and a clear communication.

Even a single day without computers leaves us feeling paralytic. Information Technology has made us completely dependent for even the simplest day to day task. The recent incident of system failure at key Swiss government ministries has brought Geneva to a standstill. This proves how Information Technology has drastically transformed the way we carry out our day to day activities. It is dynamic and vast and its absence for a day leaves a severe effect on us.

Internet being the simplest form of IT has a major role to play in our daily lives. IT has become the backbone of every organization as well as household.

1. IT has entered almost all industry verticals. For instance, railways, airways and sea networks are connected with the help of IT, as information plays a vital role in the smooth functioning in these sectors and lack of it even for a second can create havoc.



2. Banking is another sector that depends a lot on IT. From carrying out important transaction to storage of confidential data, IT has made several complicated and time consuming work a lot simpler and faster with considerable amount of safety. In fact, e-commerce has made online banking as well as online purchasing and selling of commodities and services much easier and faster adding to the convenience of the common man. By simply searching on the internet one can order anything with just a click of the mouse button.



3. Similarly, the travel and tourism sector all over the world has benefitted a lot from the development of IT industry. One can avoid the crowd and lengthy procedures of booking air or railway tickets. One can choose from the best deals and book tickets online from the comfort of their living room.



4. IT plays a major role in simplifying various organizational processes. Most business enterprises rely on the power of information technology for carrying out their daily tasks conveniently and faster. IT makes complex procedures easier, faster and also helps a lot in avoiding redundancy. It lets individuals access necessary data, ensuring the safety of confidential ones.

5. The field of education has also been blessed with the benefits of IT. Online application to universities, checking results, study materials and much more has made the reach of education broader and easier.




By: Anupriya Karmakar