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Information Technology<\/strong><\/a> is, \u201cthe study or use of electronic equipment, especially computers, for storing, accessing, analyzing and sending information\u201d according to Oxford Learner Dictionary.<\/p>\n

With the initialization of \u201cDigital India\u201d, demand of Information Technology has increased tremendously. To meet the growing demands of societal needs Information Technology has played a crucial role and retained its supremacy in the industry. IT has transformed many aspects of business, social interaction, healthcare, education and many more.<\/p>\n

An IT professional is responsible for selecting, installing and maintaining hardware and software products to meet organizational needs.<\/p>\n

Some of the impact of Information Technology:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cloud Computing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

IBM defines Cloud Computing as \u201ccomputing as a service over the Internet that allows storing of great volumes of data, sans the possibility of losing the same\u201d. <\/strong>Cloud computing with the help of Information Technology capitalizes its ability to provide improved agility and time and resource management for businesses.<\/p>\n

Automation of Business Processes: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Automation of Business Processes is the processes that allow businesses to cut costs and increase productivity.<\/p>\n

Automated processes for businesses are developed with the help of Information technology. Processes like tracking metrics, billing, monitoring certain processes, collecting customer data, etc. can be automated easily using Information Technology<\/p>\n

Working Remotely: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

With the implementation of information technology, one has the ability to remotely access the company\u2019s network. This equips employees with the ability to get the work done even if they are not physically present at the workplaceand improve the work efficiency.<\/p>\n

Mobile Technology:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile technology<\/a> convenience, efficiency and speed had made great impact in the business industry. Mobile Technology gained popularity with the rise of information technology,<\/p>\n

Business communication has reached new level with the Mobile technology takes business communication to a whole new level.<\/p>\n

Open Source Software<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Any computer software with its source available for modification is Open-source software (OSS).\u00a0The programmers can change the software in any way they choose and can improve functions fix bugs or adapt the software to suit their own needs.<\/p>\n

Information Technology has led many organization free usage of various open source software<\/p>\n

Scope of Information Technology in different fields:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n