EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Chapter 1: Introduction to ICT

Topic Outline
◇ Definition of ICT’s
◇ ICT impact on different fields
◇ State of ICT Development in the Philippines
◇ Global Trends of ICT
◇ Advantages & Disadvantages of ICT
I’ve come to a view that humans will continue to do what we do well, and that
computers will continue to do what they do very well, and the two will coexist, but in
different spaces.
Eric Schmidt – Executive chairman of Google.
What is ICT?
Information & Communications Technology
Let’s define I-C-T
Information
It refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research
Communication
It is an act of transmitting messages and a process whereby information is exchanged
between individuals.
Technology
It is an application of science used to solve problems.

ICT is the technology required for information processing in particular, the use of
electronic computers, communication devices and software application to convert,
store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime

UNESCO defines ICT as

“the scientific, technological and engineering disciplines and the management
techniques used to handle transmit information with men and machines”.

According to the Digital video technical Glossary

“ICT is the computing and communications facilities and features that support
teaching, learning and a range of activities in education.”

The UK National Curriculum document in 2000 defines

“ICT as the technology used to handle information and aid communication”

According to the official IBM Glossary

“ICT is the use of computer based information systems and communications systems to
process, transmit, and store data and information.”

“The convergence of computers, microelectronics and communications constitute the

information and communication technology for the purpose of acquisition, processing,
storage and dissemination of information.”

ICT Impact on different fields

1. Society
Developments in ICT have provided exchanging of information anytime,
anywhere in the digital format lend by computers.
 This technological convergence has brought an enormous impact in everyday
life.
2. Education
ICT based education is regarded as the “fuel of development”.
It is the essential ingredient in developing new ideas, in course content
and curriculum and in the creation of materials and methods of learning and
teaching
3. Communication
ICT plays an important role to develop the system of communication. It has
linked up the district parts of the world. The present systematic & developed
communication mediums such as telephones, mobile phones, fax, telegram, etc.
are the results of ICT.
They have decreased our time, distance and made the world closer to us.
4. Science & Mathematics
The proliferation of ICT is increasing day by day. Scientists & Mathematicians
have been able to innovate technologies such as computers, smart phones, etc.
Thus, ICT is playing a vital role in exploring and inventing new scientific
inventions.
5. Travel & Transportation
ICT plays a significant role in our transport field. It has decreased the distance
of place, saved our valuable time and established easy transporting.
We can travel hundreds of miles within a very short time, send goods
anywhere swiftly.
6. Manufacturing & Industry
New technological advances in manufacturing have helped to better meet
consumer demand.
With the implementation of computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS), the manufacturing industry became incredibly more efficient.
7. Healthcare & Medicine
ICT has an impact on many aspects of healthcare. The most important are
the accessibility to health care services by citizens, economical aspect and quality
of care aspect.
Its main goal is to provide access for the citizen at any time and in any place.
“eHealth” can provide access especially in the regions where physicians may
not be available.
8. Government
An – ICT enabled government allows the citizens easy access to information
and services anytime and anywhere as well as create transparency and
accountability in government operations.
In addition, e-government is the use of ICT to enhance access of information
and improve delivery, efficiency and effectiveness of service to the public.
9. Economic - Structure
ICT handles the economical structure of any country nowadays. It
strengthens the economy by providing proper knowledge about the economical
advancements of the developed countries.
Thus, ICT can play an important factor for establishing a strong economy.
10. Military Force
ICT plays as a key role to strong and organized military force of any country
by providing an accurate data and information.
 Military investment in robots during a decade of war is starting to impact
mainstream America, with tech giants buying into the technology and experts
predicting that machines could soon replace humans in a wide range of jobs.
State of ICT Development in the Philippines
What can you say about the ICT in the Philippines?
◇ “ICT HUB OF ASIA”
◇ The country is dubbed as the ICT HUB OF ASIA because of the huge
growth of ICT related jobs, one of which is BPO (Business Process
Outsourcing)
◇ 6 years ago, the Philippines started its “Make IT Philippines” campaign
packaged the country as “E-Service Hub of Asia” through DTI
(Department of trade and Industry)
◇ Selfiest Cities in the World
◇ According to Times’ survey last 2010, the country captured 5 slots in the
100 selfiest cities in the world:
◇ DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION: POLICIES
1. Open the country to foreign telecommunication companies to speed up
internet connections- also to break the “duopoly” that has frustrated
consumers for years.
2. Develop National Broadband Plan for the country– “Building Infostructures
for a Digital Nation.”
3. Creation of NIPC or National ICT Confederation of the Philippines

Strategic Vision to ePhilippines

An e-enabled society is where citizens have access to technologies that will provide the
ff:
- quality education
- efficient government service
- greater source of livelihood
- a better way of life.
ICT Strategic Principles
◇ Fuel Economic Growth
◇ Reduce the cost of Government
◇ Provide Universal Access
◇ Build Consumer confidence on e-commerce
◇ Grow human resource capabilities
◇ Content Development
◇ Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
◇ Source: National TeleCommunications Commission(NTC)
◇ Source: Statista
◇ Source: ITU
◇ Source: Akamai State of Internet Report(Q1-Q3 2015)
◇ Source: Statista

Other Interesting Facts and Figures in the Philippines

In the Philippines classified as IE(Information Economy) as surveyed by PSA last 2014
Information Economy refers to industries involved in producing and trading ICT products
Around 48 million Active social media users from the Philippines as of 2017
13 million Twitter users
42.1 million Facebook users
How will the Philippines’ ICT Industry change in 2017 and beyond?
All over the world, businesses are operating in a landscape where everything is
changing fast, thanks to technology.
Let’s look at how the world’s outsourcing capital, the Philippines, is adapting to this
dynamic environment.
◇ More companies will invest on information-based products.
◇ As Philippine companies rely on digital platforms to connect with their markets,
the amount of consumer information they gather also increases. The generated
big data can help them devise smarter, revenue-generating strategies.
◇ By 2020, it’s predicted that revenues produced by these tools will be twice that
of revenues generated by non-tech-based sources. By 2020, it’s predicted that
revenues produced by these tools will be twice that of revenues generated by
non-tech-based sources.
◇ There will be a greater need to build skilled tech teams.
◇ To successfully carry out its tech-driven operations, Philippine organizations must
build teams with advanced skills and knowledge in digital marketing, IT,
communication, and others.
◇ By 2018, IDC estimates that 25% of Philippine companies will have at least one
team that focuses solely on digital initiatives.
◇ Majority of customer support interactions will occur in digital platforms.
◇ To be exact, it’s estimated that by next year, 60% of all customer interactions in
the Philippines—both those facilitated by call centers and those that aren’t—will
take place in digital channels. Much of this is a result of the increasing number of
Filipinos who are on social media. This is linked to the proliferation of smartphones
and the widening availability of Internet connectivity in many parts of the
country.
◇ Cybersecurity will be businesses’ top priority.
◇ Businesses in the Philippines are also becoming aware of the data security risks
they’re facing. This means that business leaders will be focusing on cybersecurity
as one of the foundations of their strategies. They’ll be paying more attention to
security breach trends and tactics alongside their organizations’ susceptibility to
malicious attacks. In fact, by 2018, Philippine companies are predicted to set
aside a fixed budget for their security measures.
◇ A strong ICT push from the government will enable tech adoption.
◇ It’s becoming apparent that the Philippine government is zoning in on
technology adoption as a key strategy for economic growth. A United Nations
survey indicated that the Philippines jumped 24 steps to become the 71st out of
193 countries when it comes to e-government development.
◇ A separate Department of Information and Communications Technology has
also recently been created to spearhead the nation’s ICT use for economic
growth and public service.

Global Trends of ICT

Information and Communications Technology nowadays is the fusion of the following:
- Hardware
- Software
- GUI (Graphical User Interface)
- Effective Communications Network.
Global Trends in ICT.
1. TECHNOLOGICAL CONVERGENCE
The synergy of technological achievements to work on a similar goal or a
task.
Technological Convergence happens when existing technologies merge
into new forms.
2. SOCIAL MEDIA
It is a website, application, or online channel that enables web user to
create, discuss, modify and exchange user – generated content.

Types of Social Media

a. Social Networks
These are the sites that allow users to connect with other people with the
same interest and background.
b. Bookmarking Sites
It allow users to store and manage link websites and resources. It also
provide tag creation(commonly knows as hashtag #) to easily search a
particular post and sharing them.
c. Social News
These are the sites that allow user to post their own news resources.
d. Media Sharing
Sites that allow users to upload and share media content like images,
music, video.
e. Microblogging
These are the sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those
subscribed to the user will be able to receive updates.
f. Blogs
These websites allow users to post, design, and edit their content.
g. Forums
Forums are typically part of a certain website or web services
3. MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
Mobile technologies are devices that prioritize being portable, compact, and
lightweight.
Here are some notable Mobile Technology platforms throughout the history.
- Symbian - Black Berry OS
- Windows mobile - Android
- Windows Phone OS - IOS
a) Symbian
The Original platform used by NOKIA devices.
b) Windows Mobile
Developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pockt PC’s
c) Windows Phone OS
a closed source and proprietary OS developed by Microsoft.
d) Blackberry OS
A proprietary mobile OS developed by Blackberry Ltd for its
Blackberry line of smartphone handheld devices.
e) Android OS
An Open Source OS developed by Google and considered as one
of famous Mobile OS nowadays.
 4. ASSISTIVE MEDIA
These technologies refer to software or hardware which aid people with less
abilities in accessing computers.
Examples:
- Text to Speech
- Alternate Keyboards
- Voice Recognition Software
- Monitor Magnification Software
5. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The branch of computer science focused with making computer work and
act like humans
6. ROBOTICS
The field of computer science and engineering concerned with creating
devices that can move and react to sensory input. It is a form of artificial
intelligence.
7. 3D IMAGING & HOLOGRAPHY
Holography is a photographic technique that uses light to project objects in a
way that appears three dimensional
8. VIRTUAL REALITY
The term used to describe a three-dimensional computer-generated
environment that can be explored and interacted with by a person.
9. AUGMENTED REALITY
a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's
view of the real world, thus providing a composite view.
10. INTERNET OF THINGS
The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to billions of physical devices around the
world that are now connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data.
11. CLOUD COMPUTING
It means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead
of your computer's hard drive.
Advantages and Disadvantages of ICT
ADVANTAGES OF ICT
◇ Helps us to communicate to others
◇ Helps us to aim better living
◇ Ease of Gathering information
◇ Create programs for private and non-government sectors services.
◇ We can download files, music, games, movies etc.
◇ Helps to improve teaching and learning process.
◇ Provide us entertainment
◇ We can be updated in social happenings
◇ We can state our opinions through web(blogs, microblogs, social networking
sites. Etc.)
DISADVANTAGES OF ICT
◇ Some of the people are addicted to it.
◇ Waste of money
◇ Wasting time with non-sense things.
◇ Poor eyesight
◇ Lack of privacy
◇ Spreading of viruses
◇ Piracy and other cybercrimes are everywhere.
◇ MORE INTERNET THREATS