INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNION TECHNOLOGY
- 2. INTRODUCTION Although there is no specific definition that can define the term ICT, it is an extensional term for information technology (IT) which mainly focuses on the role of unified communications and integrated with telecommunications which includes telephone lines & wireless signals and computers. It also comprises all the software, audio, visual, middleware and storage that helps users to store, transmit, access and understand information and manipulate it according to their needs.
- 3. DEFINITION OF ICT Information and communication technologies (ICT) is defined as a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to transmit, store, create, share or exchange information.
- 4. ICT is a broader term that includes all the communicational devices, cell phones, radio, television, and computer along with satellite systems. Various services and appliances such as video conferencing and distance learning programmes are also included in ICT with analogue technology.
- 5. COMPONENTS OF ICT The major components of the ICT system are as follows: • Software • Hardware • Cloud Computing (Storage) • Data • Internet • Communication Technologies • People • Input and Output • Security
- 6. CLASSIFICATION OF ICT: ICT is an umbrella term that covers all the devices and equipment that helps to connect and to store data. ICT is mainly classified into four main categories which include: • Computing and Information technology • Broadcasting • Telecommunications • Internet
- 7. COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computing and information technology mainly refers to designing and building computers. It also refers to maintaining and troubleshooting the computer system. It also ensures that the computer runs smoothly.
- 8. BROADCASTING Broadcasting is the transfer of audio and video visuals through any electronic mass communication to various audiences all over the world. It mainly uses the electromagnetic spectrum to transfer the data.
- 9. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telecommunications are the transfer of electronic information over several distances. This information may be in the form of voice, data, text, images or any video.
- 10. INTERNET The Internet is a global system that provides a variety of information and other communicational services by the use of interconnected networks. It uses the Internet Protocol (IP) to communicate with others