Contemporary Issues in Information Technology

Contemporary issued in information technology

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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
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Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................5
References.............................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
Information and communication technology refers to all the advanced technology that is sued
to handle communication, processing, monitoring and other functions. ICT is an extended
form of information technology. ICT depicts the use of technology in diverse areas. There is
as such no pre-defined definition of information and communication technology it consists of
innovation of new devices, application or components that is used to offer benefits in
business, society and others (Lee, Son and Kim, 2016). In this report the significance of
information and communication technology on business, society and culture are discussed. It
has enabled ways through which users and communicates easily and access flexible
operations. The technologies have offered both positive and negative outcomes across these
areas since the invention of the Internet. Thus, the positive as well as negative outcomes are
discussed.
Body
Information and communication technologies have impacted various dimensions of the
society. It has impacted the businesses, society and culture. It has offered a way through
which user can access the things easily and communicate from one person to other in a
different geographical area by the means of technology (Lee, Son and Kim, 2016).
Firstly, the impact of information and communication technology on businesses is discussed.
Cloud computing is popular among business as they make use of information technology to
capitalize the ability and improve the efficiency of business (Irungu, Mbugua and Muia,
2015). Businesses are shifting now to cloud computing so that that can be stored securely
over the network. The other benefit gained by information technology in business is making
the process automatic. Developing automated process helps in reducing the cost and also