IT Versus IS
What is INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)?????
LET'S know the definition of information technology!!!!!
The definition of information technology is I.T stand for information technology. I.T related to computing technology such as networking, hardware, software,
In other words, the technology involving the development, maintenance computer system, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data.
Nowadays many companies have IT department. The IT department for managing the computers, networks and other technical areas of their businesses.
Now we live in the "INFORMATION AGE" so I.T has become a part of our everyday lives.
What is INFORMATION SYSTEM (I.S)
What the definition of INFORMATION SYSTEM ?????
IS refer to a collection of multiple pieces of equipment involved in the dissemination of information.
According Business Dictionary.Com the definition of IS is a combination of hardware,software , infrastructure, and trained personnel organized to facilitate planning,control, coordination and decision making in an organization.
I.S has help many people in their daily life routine.
Now let's learn what the difference between IT and IS
when we listen about I.T and I.S, we think they are one and the same but they are NOT.
Why they are difference?????
The difference from a few aspect is:
ORIGIN
I.T: The origin of I.T is mostly associated with invention of computers.
I.S: The origin of I.S have been in existence since pre- mechanical era in form of book, drawing and etc.
DEVELOPMENT
I.T : constant changes with evermore faster processor and constantly shrinking size of storage devices.
I.S : undergone great deal of evolution, such as from manual record keeping to current cloud storage system.
IT
IT
Considered as a subset of I.S. I.T deals with the technology part of any I.S such as hardware, servers, operating system and software
I.S
I.S
Large field of study that refers to system that are designed to create. modify, store and distribute information. Furthermore I.S as a field of study has been around much before computers arrived.
IT
Focuses on technology and how it can help in disseminating information.
IS
Focuses on the system making use of technology.
That all about differences about INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY vs INFORMATION SYSTEM.
So I hope this entry can help you to know the differences between information technology and information system.
