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Information technology or IT as it is referred, as per the definition provided by the ITAA or Information Technology Association of America, states it as a study, development, design, support, management, or implementation of information systems on the basis of a computer. This is especially in relation to various software applications and also hardware of computers. Communication and computer technologies together result in what is called information technology or even InfoTech.

Information Technology deals and has jobs related to electronic and software of computers to store, convert, process, protect, retrieve securely, and transmit information. In recent days this technology and the professionals in this field have encompassed every aspect of technology and computing. It has achieved more recognition today than in the past.

The IT professionals as they are referred as perform various duties, which range from the application of installation to even designing some computer networks of a complex nature. Along with these, some databases applications are a part of their job profiles. Some also perform management of data, engineering, networking, design of software and databases, then engineering of hardware and even system administration and management too.



Information Technology asks the professionals to be in consultation with the top order management members to get help in determining the business goals and also the technical goals. Then the professionals have to prepare a plan with details related to the achievement of goals. They also have to provide direction to the computer programmers, system analysts, workers related to computers, and also specialists of support. Maintenance of networks and their security are a part of an IT professionals' job and skills. The chief officers of technology have the task of evaluation of all the innovative and new technologies and also do the determination of their benefits to the organization or the firm.

Apart from all these, in this IT sector, a professional, if having the managerial position must assign and also do the review of his or her subordinates' works. Then the directors of information system and management have to manage the systems and the various computer resources for the organization as a whole. Next are the project managers who have the task of development of the budgets, requirements, and schedules, etc of their organization or firms and all the related projects of information technology. The managers of LAN and WAN which are the Local Area Network and Wide Area Network have to administer and design the network of the organization's local area. Then they also have to do the network direction and all the environment related computing, inclusive of hardware, software of applications and systems, and the various configurations related to computers.

The job profile and description of information technology or IT professionals and managers are coordinating, planning, designing, and doing research directly related to computers and its activities in various firms and organizations.

To acquire a career in the IT sector or in the field of Information Technology, one has study to get a bachelor's degree if he or she wants to pursue a position in the management level. Many employers prefer a degree of graduation but a master's degree specializing in business administration or what is called an MBA having technology as its major component would add a positive advantage in the employment opportunities.

Managers in the IT field, especially the information system and computer managers should have the possession of a strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Some IT professionals might also make a progressive advancement to a higher position as Team Leaders in this particular field.

The employment opportunities in this Information Technology field, especially of the managerial positions are expected of growth in a very fast rate compared to other occupations until the year 2016. There has been a developed spell of boom in this field and in spite of the recession and the economic conditions this field still manages to hold on prospects for all the future IT professionals. Salary ranges up to $108,070 annually, especially if in the position of a systems manager. In the year 2006 there were about 264,000 jobs in this field.

So, with the advanced education and qualification in technology and management, sprinkled with a few years of experience, a person can pursue a career in the booming industry of the century and also acquire a position in the managerial post with an advanced degree, skills, and experience. Information Technology or the IT sector is advancing to a complete new level when it comes to global job scenario. Both opportunities and competitions are there.
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