1. definition
1.1. The use of computer hardware and software to store, retrieve, and manipulate information.
2. advantages of information technology
2.1. Globalization
2.1.1. brought down barriers of linguistic and geographic boundaries by sharing ideas and information online.
2.2. Effective Communication
2.2.1. helps to make communication faster and more efficient yet less cost for example by using e-mail and video conference.
2.3. Cost Effective
2.3.1. Computerize the business process can increases the productivity.
2.3.2. Company profit increase-pay less for the cost of labour by using machines .
2.4. More convenient to shop
2.4.1. Can do online shopping at anytime and anywhere by using business websites such as Lazada, Zalora, Amazon and etc.
2.5. Creation of new jobs
2.5.1. New employment opportunities created with the help of IT such as Computer programmers and Systems analyzers
3. Disadvantages of Information Technology
3.1. Unemployment
3.1.1. Some of the jobs can be done by the machine thus making more people to become unemployed.
3.2. Privacy
3.2.1. Account information stored online are vulnerable to hackers and might be exposed to the public without our knowledge.
3.2.2. Irresponsible people might use our personal information online for their own needs
3.3. Cyber sickness
3.3.1. With the increased addiction to social networks and internet games, people are spending more time on computers and give up on their normal offline life.
3.3.2. This has resulted into relation breakups and increases loneliness.
3.4. Dominant culture
3.4.1. Social media and network influence the teenagers on how they act, dress and behave
4. Applications of Information Technology
4.1. Education
4.1.1. Educators and teaching institutions use technology to assist with education.
4.1.2. example:Learning Management System, Computer Based Training (CBT)
4.2. Finance
4.2.1. Many people and companies use computers to help manage their finances.
4.2.2. example:Online banking, Online investing / Finance Investment System, Loan Processing System
4.3. Government
4.3.1. Most government offices have Websites to provide citizens with up-to-date information.
4.3.2. e-Filing, JobsMalaysia, HRMIS,saps,upuonline
4.4. Health Care
4.4.1. The medical staffs around us are using computers for various purposes.
4.4.2. Medline, Patient Registration System, Hospital Management Syste
4.5. Science
4.5.1. All branches of science use computers to assist with collecting, analyzing, and modeling data.
4.5.2. Cochlear Implant, Hawk-Eye Officiating System, Simulation
4.5.2.1. a complex system that is used in sports such as badminton to detect the moving objects accurately