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

Gibbons said the information technology and energy sectors have proved to be the best performing on average one year after a rate rise.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

The S&P 500 information technology sector was the best performing, nudging the broader index to a 0.3% gain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The Suisun City council declared a state of emergency Saturday after a cyberattack forced the municipality to shut down its information technology network.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Rafael Santos, a 29-year-old information technology professional, also recently took up tennis as a sport.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

They are employees of multinational industry: pharmaceutical salespeople, electronic engineers, information technology managers, accountants, data analysts, plant managers, regional vice presidents, biotechnologists, bankers, manufacturers’ representatives, and franchise chain managers.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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