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

It turns out that forward P/E ratios have declined for six of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, with the information technology and energy sectors standing out with the largest such valuation declines.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

Just days ahead of the report—due before the opening bell on June 18—Morgan Stanley downgraded shares to Equal-Weight from Overweight, noting that massive investments in AI were draining resources away from information technology services.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

The ministry in charge of information technology didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

That would compare with trailing price/sales ratios of 3.6 for the S&P 500 and 11.2 for the index’s information technology sector, according to data provided by FactSet.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026

Infosys is one of the jewels of the Indian information technology world, and Nilekani, tire company’s CEO, is one of the most thoughtful and respected captains of Indian industry.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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