The Impact of Information Technology on Communication

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Communication, the exchange of ideas, has become faster, easier, and more efficient due to advances in technology. Cell phones, social networking websites, e-mail, and instant messaging are examples of technology which enable communication. Information technology plays a crucial role in using technology to communicate.

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The area of information technology is responsible for the development and maintenance of technology. The maintenance performed by IT trained personnel keeps technology based communication channels working properly.

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Communication Tools and IT

Technology-based communication involves computer software, computer hardware, Internet applications and operating systems. Enhancement of these communication tools are the product of hard-working IT professionals.

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Memory Management

E-mail is a popular form of communication for academic institutions and businesses. Each e-mail you have in your e-mail box takes up a certain amount of memory on the system's server. The amount of memory available on the server is managed by information technology personnel.

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Troubleshooting

Schools and businesses usually have an IT department or at least one IT professional. One task an IT department is responsible for is troubleshooting. Whenever there is a problem with a technology-based communication tool the IT department is called to diagnose and fix the problem.

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Guidelines

To prevent problems, IT personnel give guidelines for people to follow. For example, with e-mail you should compound several smaller messages into one e-mail so you do not use up unnecessary memory.

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