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What is Information Technology?
IT is short for Information Technology, a broad term covering all products and services that turn data into useful, meaningful, and accessible information. The information Technology industry has several major facets: computer hardware, software and services. IT professionals design, develop, support and manage networks, such as the Internet. The applications of these technologies are all around us. In fact, IT is probably already a part of your life in ways you aren't even aware of. Computer software used to write a term paper, computer generated animation in a blockbuster movie, networks and programs that let you order books over the Internet, and satellites and systems that enable NASA to conduct remote space exploration are all developed by creative and dedicated IT professionals.
How we integrate Information Technology into industry.
For industry, Information Technology also serves as a single clearinghouse for computer-related resources in research and development in the school. This consolidation reduces the time needed for businesses to make vital contacts with appropriate researchers, and therefore speeds up development. To date, collaboration with industry has resulted in several productive projects. Research from the school’s CyberLab has resulted in several commercially-viable software packages for educational delivery. The CPTOnline program is delivering a specialty certificate in IT at local employer, Sallie Mae, for workforce development. There are more projects on the horizon, and many more are possible. Thanks to the Information Technology initiative, the school can more quickly serve its community, and the community can more readily work with the school.