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Information and communication technology

(ICT)
Information and communication technology (ICT) refers to both different types of
communications networks and the technologies used in them. The ICT sector combines
manufacturing and services industries whose products primarily fulfil or enable the function of
information processing and communication by electronic means, including transmission and
display. The ICT sector contributes to technological progress, output and productivity growth. Its
impact can be examined in several ways: directly, through its contribution to output, employment
or productivity growth, or indirectly, as a source of technological change affecting other parts of
the economy, for instance.

The information technology (IT) sector includes companies that produce software, hardware or
semiconductor equipment, and companies that provide internet or related services.
ICT includes all digital technology that assists individuals, businesses and organizations in using information.
It covers all electronic products that deal with information in a digital form. Therefore, ICT is concerned with
digital data storage, retrieval and transmission.

ICT makes a business more efficient, effective and promptly respond to customers’ needs. ICT can assist
business activities including design, manufacturing, R&D, distribution and sales and feedback

Example of ICT Sector:


Software- is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a
device. It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer, while hardware is the invariable
part. The two main categories of software are application software and system software.

Development- ICT development includes many types of infrastructure and services, ranging
from telecommunications, such as voice, data, and media services, to specific applications,
such as banking, education, or health, to the implementation of electronic government (e-
government).
Networking- Networking refers to the interconnection of devices and systems to enable
communication, data sharing, and resource sharing. It plays a crucial role in facilitating the
exchange of information, promoting collaboration, and enabling various ICT services.

Data Analysis-involves the collection, organisation, and interpretation of statistical information


to. make it useful to a range of businesses and organisations. A Data Analyst is someone who.
scrutinises information using data analysis tools. The meaningful results they pull from the raw.

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