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
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January 18th, 2010Computer Science and Information Technology – The Two Emerging Branches of Engineering
August 20th, 2009In the new millennium, computers have assumed as strategic importance in this corporate world. Today there is a great demand of highly qualified IT professionals. The responsibility of an IT professional is to involve in data management, computer hardware, database and software design, management and administration of the entire system and much more. In Bachelors in computers, there are two branches of engineering i.e. Computer science and Information Technology. In computer science, we study the principles of engineering that involve in the design, engineering, development, integration and testing of a computer system at almost all levels. This branch of engineering also involves applied areas of Maths and science, electrical and electronics theory, materials engineering and programming fundamentals. On the other hand, in Information technology, we study the usage of computers and similar devices like electronic and communications for processing and distributing information by many different means. Here, we are trying to provide you some information about these engineering branches that may help you in selecting the right branch for you.
B.Tech (Computer Science) is basically a study of computers where we learn about hardware and operating systems like multitasking kernels, data buses, registers, address buses etc. On the other hand, Information technology involves in information manipulation and the business requirements.
B.Tech (computer science) concerns with the principles and concepts that are essential for the growth of IT and it is an academic study of software and hardware concepts. In B.Tech (information technology), some specific purposes may have to be studied.
With computer science, we can better understand how to solve the computer problems and information technology is the study of technology which drives information systems for business.
Computer science actually tells what is a computer and how it works whereas information technology is what and how can I do with computers?
Sharda Group of Institutions also provides B.Tech (computer science) and B.Tech (Information Technology) programs. At this institute, B.Tech (Computer science/Information Technology) 2009 admission has been started. The eligibility criteria for this program is class 12 with minimum 50% marks. The selection of a candidate will be based on Online exam (SURE)/Sharda Scholarship Carnival . The SGI Institute believes in delivering high quality education with the help of its accomplished teaching staff.
By: Sarvesh
