information technology

American  

noun

1. the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems to organize and communicate information electronically. IT

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information technology British  

noun

1. IT. the technology of the production, storage, and communication of information using computers and microelectronics

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information technology Scientific  

1. The technology involved with the transmission and storage of information, especially the development, installation, implementation, and management of computer systems within companies, universities, and other organizations.

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information technology

This particular month, information technology commodities rose 0.9%, “a reflection of the AI buildout,” said Mark Streiber of FHN Financial.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Combining the information technology and communication services sectors, tech stocks comprise almost half of the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

The disclosure said the system was built under constantly changing requirements and received only a fraction of the testing normally required for a major information technology project.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Chandra, who recently spent five years as vice president of information technology at automaker Lucid Motors, will focus on developing the data architecture and governance that supports such initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Some information technology experts warned that computers would not be able to distinguish the correct meaning of 00, resulting in widespread failure of vital infrastructures.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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