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ICT

 

What is ICT?

ICT, or Information Communication Technology, is exactly what it looks like; the operations of information technology in the context of communications systems. ICT refers to the parts of those systems that intersect with or impact communication services. This includes the data centers acting as hubs for information as well as the infrastructure underlying all kinds of data transmission.  

Rather than describing a subset of information technology (IT), ICT is a paradigm for understanding technology supply chains, telecom infrastructure, and network accessibility. 

Like many other technology sectors, ICT is actively changing and growing. Modern emphasis on green energy solutions and efficiency are central to the conversation on managing resources for communication technology. 

ICT Sector Breakdown

The ICT industrial base consists of a wide range of sectors including communications equipment, data storage, and end-user devices, as well as critical software, firmware and open-source software. 

Digital Media

Anything that appears on a screen and is intended to connect people is a component of ICT. This includes basic visual and audio data, but also extends to more complex configurations like videos and games. Games in particular have increasingly moved towards cloud-based models, driving a growing dependency on data centers, particularly those on the edge of networks.  

ICT Operations and Support

Operations and support refers to anyone employed in managing data and user support for software, hardware, and data storage. This includes managed service providers (MSPs) using remote monitoring and management (RMM) technology to improve their systems and efficiency. 

Programming, Software, and Development

Behind all of the data centers and their management is the creation and maintenance of software. Programming and developing tools to run these systems as well as generating the content flowing through them is all a part of ICT. 

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