Introduction to Information Technology

This presentation provides an introduction to Information Technology, including the classification of computers, the importance of internet, and the transformation of social media. It covers topics such as computer classification and applications, the importance of internet in business and individual contexts, and the impact of social media on customer relations.

Introduction To
Information Technology

INTRODUCTION
 Information technology is termed as the use of computers which ensures the data
storage.
 It facilitates communication and exchange of information This presentation will
provide classification of computer and its application.
 It will also describe the importance of internet in this modern society.
 This presentation will outline measures which will provide the ways of transformation
in social media in business concepts.
(Avgerou and Walsham,
2017).

Computer Classification and its Applications
 Computers may vary in size, shape or their data storing capacity.
 Generally computers are classified into four types which comprise of super, mainframe,
micro and embedded systems.
 Computers may be classified according to their size shape and preferences.
 Many systems are configured at server to facilitates connectivity while some systems are
dedicated to only one task.
(Dahlstrom and
Bichsel, 2014)

Conti…
 Computers can be differ ibn capacity and complexities (Avgerou and Walsham, 2017.).
Their data processing abilities and functionality will make the computers dedicated
systems.
 In this modern development of society people prefer pocket-sized computers to perform
the required functions.
 In this technological world android phones are also designed which provides services just
like computers . They can perform user desired computation tasks.
 Portable and versatile computers are used generally in homes.
(Eason, 2014)

Categories of computer according to
their size
There are 4 types of classification as some systems
are locally used and are small in size while some
are meant for a particular facilities. Following are
the classifications of computer systems:
 Super computers: These are generally very
large and contains powerful capabilities to
perform over trillion calculations within one
second.
 Mainframe computers: This is also large
systems which are used by large organisations.
This big computer systems ensures the
controlling of many simultaneous users at the
same time.
(Lloyd, 2017)

Cont.…
 Micro systems: The systems are generally smaller
than super and mainframe. It can also be utilised by
small and medium size businesses. It also provides
server facility to multiple users in order to ensure
network connection
 Embedded computers: it is actually used with
multiple technology based products. These computers
are generally fixed into other mechanical devices and
these are specially designed to perform a particular
task.
(Eason, 2014)

Importance Of Internet
 The internet helped in the growth and successful development of the business as it
owns strong marketing tools and communication.
• Customer support is the basic point of expanding business activities where internet assist
the firm in linking to multiple users for buying goods and services. This assist the
management in improving knowledge and skills of employees according to their job role.
 Internet provides various online facilities which provide easy methods to visualise the
trend of the society which helps the business in managing change according to buyers
requirement.
(Marchewka, 2014).

Importance of internet in individual
 This helps in improving personal knowledge and skills of employees which aim at
managing innovation in business operations.
 Internet provides various online facilities so that an individual can be able to acquire
services sitting ideally at home.
 If people wish to buy any goods or services so nowadays there are large online
shopping sites available.
 These online websites deliver efficient and effective services to customers.
(Lim, 2015)

CONTINUE
• Internet offers various tools and techniques to implement innovative plans and strategies
for future aspects of organisations.
• It also provides various marketing options to increase sales of products.
• Internet provides large advertising opportunities to promote services.
• The online websites deliver efficient and effective services to customers and helps the
business in managing direct communication with key stakeholders.
• (Forman, King, and
Lyytinen, 2014).

Transformation of social media to deal with customers
 Social media is considered as one of the main concept which influences minds of users.
 Social media is shaping the society by giving ideas of innovation and it is also
contributing towards this technology based world by providing bigger concepts.
 Information technology has emerged rapidly in past few years since then people are
familiar with wireless technology and smartphones in order to use internet.
 Social media has not only changed the perception of public positively but it has also
inspired and influenced entrepreneurs to provide innovative products.
(Lloyd, 2017)

CONTINUE
• Social media platforms offers the easiest mode of sharing information with customers and
key stakeholders.
• It includes several social networking sites such as twitter, link-din, Facebook, etc.
• This have established a large channel of networking which helps the business to build
connections and interpersonal relations with their customers.
• Organisations are largely inspired with this technological advancement in world because
through the use of social networking sites entrepreneurs get to know about interests and
tastes of customers.
(Marchewka,
2014)

Examples of social media transformation
 Social media has transformed the way of sales and marketing of products and services.
Medium size entrepreneurs promote their products on social media platform like,
Instagram and Facebook which helps the firm in attracting large number of customer
with one click.
 Social media transformation has transformed communication of business with
stakeholders as it offers better understanding over needs of customers.
(Marchewka, 2014)

CONCLUSION
 It is concluded that advanced growing technology had changed the business and
learning concepts.
 This presentation covered aspects of social media which had contributed towards the
successful growth and development of business.
 The study provided the classification of computers and its applications.
 This presentation outlined importance of internet in business context.

REFERENCES
 Avgerou, C. and Walsham, G. eds., 2017. Information Technology in Context: Studies
from the Perspective of Developing Countries: Studies from the Perspective of
Developing Countries. Routledge.
 Dahlstrom, E. and Bichsel, J., 2014. ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and
Information Technology, 2014. Educause.
 Eason, K.D., 2014. Information technology and organisational change. CRC Press.
 Lloyd, I., 2017. Information technology law. Oxford University Press.
 Marchewka, J.T., 2014. Information technology project management. John Wiley &
Sons.

Cont…
Forman, C., King, J.L. and Lyytinen, K., 2014. Special section introduction—information,
technology, and the changing nature of work. Information systems research, 25(4), pp.789-
795.