List of information technology topics

(IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (IT A A ), is "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware."^[1] IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to information technology:

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1 Different names
2 Branches of information technology
3 History of information technology
4 Leaders in information technology
5 Certification in information technology
6 Vendor-specific certifications
- 6.1 Third-party and vendor-neutral certifications
7 General certification
- 7.1 Information systems security
- 7.2 Software Testing
8 DOD Directive 8570.1
9 Education
10 Criticisms
11 References
12 External links
Different names
There are different names for this during the ages or through fields. Some of theses names are:
I C T:- Information and communication technologies;
IT :- Information technology;
DC T:- Data Communication & technology;
CDT:- Creative digital technology;
D T:- Design & technology;
I DCT :- Department of information & software technology;
In focom:- Communication technology;
Tel com. (phones) & Comp Business (H W+SW) & development (SW):- sets of professions as referenced within Human Resources departments;
BcA [Bachelor of Computer Applications] ;