Introduction to Information Technology

This presentation provides an introduction to information technology, including the classification of computers, the importance of the internet, and the impact of social media on businesses. It discusses the different types of computers, such as supercomputers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and micro computers. It also highlights the importance of the internet in providing superior customer experience, reaching a global audience, and offering advantages to individuals. Additionally, it explores the impact of social media on businesses, including increased visibility, quick access to feedback, and free marketing opportunities.

INTRODUCTION
TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

TABLE OF CONTENT
 Introduction
 Classification of computer
 Importance of internet
 Social media
 Conclusion
 References

INTRODUCTION
Computer plays a vital role within life of
individuals as well as organization. They
are devices which have made human
life easier. There are different types of
computers which makes processing of
information easier. When devices are
connected to internet, then wide range
of information can be gained related
with different aspects, this helps a
person to enhance their knowledge.
Furthermore, via use of social media
individual can share their opinions in
different things.

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER
There are different types of computer.
They are:
 Super computer
 Mainframe computer
 Mini computer
 Micro computer

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Super Computer: They are the most
powerful and fastest systems. They are
devised for special purposes which
needs enormous calculations due to
which they are very expensive. Example
can be taken to understand this weather
forecasting makes use of
supercomputers, fluid dynamic
calculations, petroleum exploration,
animated graphics and nuclear energy
research. These computers channel
their entire power to execute few
programs as soon as possible.

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Mainframe Computer: Expensive and large
computers which are proficient to support
hundreds and more than those users
simultaneously. These computers are more
powerful as compared to supercomputers
as in this more simultaneous programs are
executed. They are used in large
government as well as private organizations
like banks and companies where lots of
information is needed to be accessed. Users
are connected by making use of different
terminals which are connected to
mainframe.

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 Mini Computer: They are medium sized
computers. In terms of power,
minicomputers lie in between
mainframes and workstations.
Minicomputer is a multiprocessing
system which has ability to support 4 to
around 200 users at the same time.
 Micro Computer: They are normally
used computers and are called personal
computers. They comprises of desktop,
laptop, notebook, digital diary and
palmtop computer.

IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET
Internet technologies are rapidly
enhancing and creating a strong
affirmative impact on businesses. All the
companies irrespective of their size are
connected to online communication so
that they can make sure safety of their
data, efficiency and enhanced speed. If
information is to be shared between few
numbers of people within office then it
can be time consuming process if
internet is not used.

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 Provide superior customer
experience:
Digital technology allows
businesses to draw, preserve and
connect with employees in effectual way
and at lower costs. Via internet
organization can make use of websites
as well as social media pages by which
they can market their products to their
customers. There are various software
which can be used to access needs,
transactions and buying behavior of
customers.

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 Reach global audience:
By making use of internet,
organization can reach large number of
people by making use of social
networking, ecommerce and other
digital technologies. Geographical
boundaries do not exist at now, as
organisations can sell their products
worldwide.

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 Advantages to individuals:
By making use of internet,
individuals can learn different aspects
associated with anything. Like they can
learn about latest technologies,
software, read books, news and various
things. Furthermore, it can accessed on
fingertips, they can communicate with
anyone, video calls can be done via
usage of internet, communication
become quick and fast.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Technology has developed very
quickly, different devices and platforms
were introduced like smart phones,
wearable, tablets, platforms like
YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and many
others. Technology has changed the way
to interact with friends, family, and
businesses. Social media has created
wide impact on business.

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 Businesses become more visible
In terms of visibility, businesses
have gained advantage. They are
investing in social media by which they
are capable of enhancing their footprint
exponentially. A small business can sell
their products in any part of country. It’s
just people must be aware about what
they are offering and quality of their
services.

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 Quick access to feedback
Before the social media,
businesses invest lots of effort and time
in collection of feedback about their
products and services from customers.
 Free marketing
It is not easy to create social
media presence, it takes time but once
it is done then, free marketing of
products can be done by making use of
advertisement tools.

 Stakeholders
There are always positive and
negative comments on products or
services which are offered by
organizations depending upon taste of
consumers. Organizations must join
conversation in which they can resolve
issues related and share their
affirmative comments to large number
of audiences.

CONT…
 Google alerts can be used to flag up
conversations and outline the keywords.
Alert can be set related with key
products, CEO or key staff which will
come on mail if they are being used on
social media.
 Similarly brandwatch and socialmention
sites can be used to monitor keywords
and identify stakeholders by which
online reputation can be managed.

CONCLUSION
From above, it can be concluded
that technology have made life of
individual smother. With invention of
computer things can be done more
easily and accurately. With invent of
internet communication between
different parts of earth has become
easier and cheaper. Furthermore,
businesses have enhanced their
services with its usage and have
reached out maximum number of
people.

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