This document discusses several topics related to enterprise information technology. It defines enterprise IT as hardware and software designed to meet the demands of large organizations in terms of availability, reliability, scalability, and security. While "enterprise-class" is not an official designation, purchasers should ensure products meet their specific needs. The document also lists the top 10 IT issues for 2013, including leveraging wireless devices, improving student outcomes through technology, and developing cloud and security strategies. It outlines goals such as expanding infrastructure and information systems. Finally, it describes the five core components of information technology - people, procedures, software, hardware, and data.

1. CURRENT TOPIC IN IT
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2. Enterprise IT
Enterprise
IT, also known as enterpriseclass IT, is hardware and software
designed to meet the demands of a large
organization. In comparison to
consumers and small companies, an
enterprise has greater requirements for
availability, compatibility, reliability,
scalability, performance and security,
among other things.

3. Contn’d
"Enterprise-class" is not an official
designation and there are no standards
that vendors must conform to. Rather
than relying on a claim that a product is
"enterprise class," purchasers should
ensure that it meets their organization's
specific needs.

4. Top-Ten IT Issues, 2013
1.Leveraging the wireless and device explosion on campus
2.Improving student outcomes through an approach that
leverages technology
3.Developing an institution-wide cloud strategy to help
the institution select the right sourcing and solution
strategies
4.Developing a staffing and organizational model to
accommodate the changing IT environment and
facilitate openness.

5. Contn’d
5.Facilitating a better understanding of information security and
finding appropriate balance between infrastructure openness
and security
6.Funding information technology strategically.
7.Determining the role of online learning and developing a
sustainable strategy for that role
8.Supporting the trends toward IT consumerization and bringyour-own device*
9.Transforming the institution's business with information
technology*
10.Using analytics to support critical institutional outcomes*

6. Goals
1: Expand and Improve Technology Infrastructure
2:Expand and Improve Information Systems
3: Revamp web presence and mass-communication tools
3: Expand and Improve Technology Management
4: Establish Technology Training Program
5: Maintain Appropriate Resources for Technology
Support

7. Information Technology Functions
 Today
IT encompasses various functions which
include:
Data Management
Networking
Engineering Computer Hardware
Software designing
E-commerce
Globalization
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. ( and the list goes on)

8. COMPONENTS OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
People
Data
Procedures
Information
Technology
Hardware
Software

9. An information technology has five
parts :
1. People
 The most important part as they make
end-users more productive.

10. Contn’d
2. Procedures
 Refer to rules or guidelines people follow
when using software, hardware and data.
 Documented in manuals written by
computer specialists.
 Provided by software/hardware
manufacturers of the product.

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Software
Computer software is the term for programmes or
sets of computer instructions.
Written in special computer language that enable a
computer to accomplish a given task.
It consists of step-by-step instructions, which the
computer can use to convert data into information.

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Hardware
Computer components that are physical, touchable pieces or
equipment.
It consists of the system unit, input/output, secondary storage
and communication devices.
4 types of computers :
1. Supercomputers – the most powerful type of computers.
2. Mainframe – occupy specially wired, air-conditioned rooms.
3. Minicomputers – desk-sized machines used for specific
purposes.
4. Microcomputers – include the desktop, notebook

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Data
Raw, unprocessed facts including text, numbers,
images and sounds.
Data describes something that is stored electronically
in a file.
Examples :
Document files created by word processors
Worksheet files crated by spreadsheets
Database file created by database management programmes
Presentation files created by presentation graphics
programmes

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