Evolution of Information Technology and Its Emergence in India
Evolution of Information Technology and its Emergence in India
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information Technology today is what runs businesses worldwide. It is what drives the industries and is an irreplaceable element of our routine lives. But where did it all begin? Why has it gained so much importance over time, so much so that we study an entire subject on it?
Through this paper we have traced the path of evolution of IT from its nascent stages, globally as well as from the Indian perspective. We have tried to take into account the tremendous growth of the IT sector in India and single out the advantages faced by the Indian IT sector. We have also looked into the performance of the Indian IT industry and its derivatives.
This paper gives a basic snapshot of the current Indian IT industry scenario and its growth prospects. It also mentions the challenges faced by the Indian IT industry, the role of the current big players and the importance of the emerging smaller players.
What is Information?
Information is processed data that is meaningful to the recipient and helps in making current and progressive decisions.
What is Information Technology?
1. Command + Parameters
2. Set of Instructions in a logical sequence
3. Set of related programs
4. Application (Manual, Troubleshooting guides, helpdesk, utilities, etc.)
5. Package
History of IT
Writing and Alphabets--communication
First humans communicated only through speaking and picture drawings
Paper and Pens--input technologies
Around 100 A.D., the Chinese made paper from rags, on which modern-day papermaking is based.
Books and Libraries: Permanent Storage Devices
Religious leaders in Mesopotamia kept the earliest "books"
The First Numbering Systems
1. The first numbering systems similar to those in use today were invented between 100 and 200 A.D. by Hindus in India who created a nine-digit numbering system.
2. Around 875 A.D., the concept of zero was developed.
The First
ITM-IB PP6
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information Technology today is what runs businesses worldwide. It is what drives the industries and is an irreplaceable element of our routine lives. But where did it all begin? Why has it gained so much importance over time, so much so that we study an entire subject on it?
Through this paper we have traced the path of evolution of IT from its nascent stages, globally as well as from the Indian perspective. We have tried to take into account the tremendous growth of the IT sector in India and single out the advantages faced by the Indian IT sector. We have also looked into the performance of the Indian IT industry and its derivatives.
This paper gives a basic snapshot of the current Indian IT industry scenario and its growth prospects. It also mentions the challenges faced by the Indian IT industry, the role of the current big players and the importance of the emerging smaller players.
What is Information?
Information is processed data that is meaningful to the recipient and helps in making current and progressive decisions.
What is Information Technology?
1. Command + Parameters
2. Set of Instructions in a logical sequence
3. Set of related programs
4. Application (Manual, Troubleshooting guides, helpdesk, utilities, etc.)
5. Package
History of IT
Writing and Alphabets--communication
First humans communicated only through speaking and picture drawings
Paper and Pens--input technologies
Around 100 A.D., the Chinese made paper from rags, on which modern-day papermaking is based.
Books and Libraries: Permanent Storage Devices
Religious leaders in Mesopotamia kept the earliest "books"
The First Numbering Systems
1. The first numbering systems similar to those in use today were invented between 100 and 200 A.D. by Hindus in India who created a nine-digit numbering system.
2. Around 875 A.D., the concept of zero was developed.
The First
References: and bibliography 1. Annual Report 2007-2008, Ministry of Information Technology and Communication. 2. Stanford Review Research Paper by Rafiq Dossani , Senior Research Scholar , Asia-Pacific Research Center , Stanford University 3. The Software Industry in India - Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi. Comments & Remarks