Illustrated Dictionary of Information Technology, 3rd Edition

Information technology (IT) is the application of computers to store, study, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data, or information, often in the context of a business or other enterprise. IT is considered a subset of information and communications technology (ICT). Information technology fosters innovation in business. Innovation results in smarter apps, improved data storage, faster processing, and wider information distribution. Innovation makes businesses run more efficiently. And innovation increases value, enhances quality, and boosts productivity. Information technology has given business the tools to solve complex problems Business rely on information technology to help them be more productive. This is a career that benefits any business by allowing companies to work more efficiently and to maximize productivity. And with that comes faster communication, electronic storage and the protection of important documentation. Understanding the basic terms associated with subject will give you the understanding of subject knowledge.

The 3rd edition of Illustrated Dictionary of Information Technology is updated with new terms and revised comprehensively. These descriptive illustrations provide a concise and thorough understanding of the subject. The dictionary provides state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z order with pictures and figures as well as examples are given to clarify the terms. The clear and spacious layout, guide words at the top of each page plus the A-Z 'tab' index on each page ensure that the dictionary is user-friendly. Bright, colorful illustrations and photographs support language learning and make it fun. Full sentence definitions and example show the headword used in a context familiar to the user. Packed with special full-page features on this subject and thousands of interesting entries, definitions, photographs and pictures developed in close consultation with team of experts, this is the ultimate reference tool for students and others dealing with the subject.