The document defines technology as the transformation of scientific knowledge into devices or machines. It details various types of technology, including computer technology, communication technology, and information technology, along with their purposes and functions. Additionally, it discusses technology convergence, which refers to the merging of multiple industries to enable devices to perform various functions.

1. COMPUTER APPLICATION TO BUSINESS CHAPTER 2
Syeda Farzana Shah (BS-IT, MBA-HRM)
Q: What is Technology?
Ans: To convert the knowledge of science into a device or machine is
called “Technology”.
OR
To invent a device or machine with the help of study of science is called
“Technology”.
1) COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY:
Computer is an electronic device use
to perform arithmetic and logical operations it accepts data as input
process or manipulates the data and give out put which also called
information it also has a stored program concept feature so it can save
any type of information. It purpose is to speed up problem solving and
increase productivity. A computer system is a combination of hardware
and software.
2) COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY:
Communication technology also
called telecommunications technology consists of electromagnetic
devices and systems for communicating over long distances. For
example: Telephone, radio, broadcast television, and cable T.V etc.

2. COMPUTER APPLICATION TO BUSINESS CHAPTER 2
Syeda Farzana Shah (BS-IT, MBA-HRM)
3) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
When computer and communications
technologies are combined, the result is Information Technology, or
“info tech”. Information Technology (IT) is a general term that describes
any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate,
and/or disseminate information. IT merges computing with high-speed
Communications links carrying data, sound, and video. Examples of
information technology include personal computers but also new forms
of telephones, televisions, appliances, and various handheld devices.
4) TECHNOLOGY CONVERGENCE:
Technology Convergence describes the
combining of several industries through various devices that exchange
data in the format used by computers. The industries are computers,
communications, consumer electronics, entertainment, and mass
media. Convergence has led to electronic products that perform
multiple functions, such as TVs with internet access, cell phones that
are also digital cameras etc.