An Overview: IT Classification, Internet, and Social Media's Role

This presentation provides a comprehensive introduction to Information Technology, covering the classification of computers from supercomputers to microcomputers, detailing their applications and characteristics. It emphasizes the crucial role of the internet in both personal and business contexts, highlighting improved connectivity, enhanced visibility, and its function as an information source. Furthermore, the presentation explores the usage of social media, discussing its impact on marketing, customer feedback, and increased competition within the business landscape. References from Rajaraman, ESL, and Sutton are included to support the information provided. This presentation serves as a valuable resource for understanding the core concepts and applications of IT in today's world.

Introduction To
Information
Technology

Cover Content
INTRODUCTION
CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

Introduction
Information technology refers to the usage of systems for the purpose of
storing, transferring information, retrieving etc. which is elated to business
and other enterprises. This PPT discusses about classification of computers
with their application in the business. Further, it elaborates about importance
of internet in individual's life and business growth. At last, it justifies the
usage of Information and communication technology.

Classification Of Computers
Computers refers to the electronic machine which performs various
functions like operations, processes and calculation according to
instruction given by the hardware and software programs. Computers are
used in every organisation according to its requirements and need.

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Supercomputers: This computer is very big in size and owns ability to
perform all the task at very high speed. Supercomputers are reserved to
perform few programs which directly enhances its capability of executing
work in very time.

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Mainframe computers: Mainframe computers have ability to perform work of
thousands of users simultaneously. These computers are also expensive and large in
size.
Minicomputers: This type of computer owns multiprocessing systems which have
ability to support approximately 200 users at same time. Minicomputers are small in
size and are used in scientific research, engineering analysis, process controlling and
monitoring etc. but are ranked below as comparatively to super computers.

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Microcomputers: Microcomputers are also termed as personal computers
which are designed for single user only. In this only one person can use it
at single time. These computers are small in size and used in every the size
of organisation.

Importance of Internet
Internet has became an essential part of every individual's life which helps them
in performing their own job role as well as business. It can be said that
internet have modified the working pattern of individual which helps in
simplifying work effectively.

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Improves connectivity: Interment is helpful for individual in order to connect to their
respective persons through various modes like social media and other
communication application. In relation to businesses, internet is important for the
growth of business as it helps the company in communicating with its customer in
regular and effective manner.

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Enhances visibility: Internet enhances visibility of its users and helps them in
performing all work with good command. For individual, they can do any work
online online only like buying furniture, movie ticket etc. Its possible because of
internet, its facilities and accessibility only. In context to businesses, internet
works as marketing team only.

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Helpful in gathering information: Internet is considered as best source for
gathering information about required topic. It helps in finding out appropriate and
true information in less time. In context to individual, internet helps them in
collecting information for their project or any other work.

Usage of social media
Social media has now reserved its place in businesses in terms of interacting with
customers. At the earlier stage, organisations were only focusing on opting
information technology in to expand their business But now main target of
companies is to communicate to its customers and other stakeholders in influential
manner. :