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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Example Sentences

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

Citing data from job search website Indeed, AI appears to be slowing down growth in software, information technology, marketing and media job postings, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The information technology sector, in fact, has risen more than 18% this month, nearly four times the gains booked in health care, and has risen nearly 30% since the start of the year.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

That compares with a weighted forward P/E of 20.9 for the S&P 500, 23.9 for the S&P 500’s information technology sector and 28.7 for the iShares Semiconductor ETF, as calculated by LSEG.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

These skills included Cordon Bleu cooking, marksmanship, a customized blend of martial arts, emergency medicine, and information technology.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Related Words

• data processing