Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of data and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT). An information technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communications system, or, more specifically speaking, a computer system — including all hardware, software, and peripheral equipment — operated by a limited group of IT users.
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Educational scientist Sugata Mitra is the winner of the 2013 TED Prize. In this fascinating TED-Talk, he addresses one of the greatest problems of education; the best teachers and schools don’t exist where they’re needed most. Mitra reflects on research he conducted across the world in order to try and find solutions to this problem….
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Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson takes to the TED stage and asks us to reconsider the way the international education system is currently structured. He highlights the fact that the current system came into being to meet the needs of industrialism, and as a result of this, it places academic ability on a pedestal while…
The internet changed a lot of industries but none more so than the business of gambling. Anyone who wants to gamble, now has the opportunity to do so, if they have an internet connection. The increase in online gambling has threatened some traditional forms such as betting on horses, but appears to benefit others. This…
North Korea, one of the most controversially operated countries in the world, is not only moving in an increasingly unstable direction but is also in possession of nuclear arms. Arguably, this is cause for concern. Perhaps those most concerned should be those who neighbor the volatile country; specifically, China. China continues to invest in North…
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Having RAW data available at your fingertips is a very powerful tool, it can change lives for the better. Tim Berners-Lee explains the endless possibilities and encourages us to get involved in this trend at his TED talk called “raw data now”. Tim explores a few interesting results, of when government, scientists, institutions and even communities…
In reviewing the three big challenges of business model development (Partnering, Clustering and.nets), continued operational process improvements and innovation research has found a pervasive theme in successful organizations. “Partnering is no longer a part of our business; it is our business.” Peter ward, Vice President and General Manager – Xerox Europe “The future will belong to those…
