Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Career in Information communication and Technology (ICT)

Information and communication Technologies (ICT’s) are vital in the development of nations, particularly developing countries. It allows nations to achieve development goals by speeding up the Production process, enhancing creation and sharing of knowledge and connecting individuals, groups, enterprises and governments in speedy and cost effective manner. Information and communication technology (ICT), ICT is emerging as a big industry in India touching US $ 10 billion, besides providing and creating large-scale employment opportunities for the ICT professional. It is primarily concerned with the processing of information, which is found in many forms including information required for business transactions, booking seats for travel, management of materials and products during manufacturing process controlling and coordinating satellite systems, content development and public, material and process management.

Change in socio- economic and technological developments are compelling organizations to adopt ICT in order to develop solutions pertaining to problems arising from new organizational forms and work arrangements. ICT professional have a crucial and challenging part to play in the effective application of computers and computing technology to achieve effective processing of information.

Realizing the potential for development in ICT sectors, Ministry of Information Technology, Govt. of India, has implemented various schemes / programmes for the promotion of ICT and to create sufficient human resources. Some of these schemes are Communication and Strategic Electronics, Component and Material Development, Centre for Development of advance computing (C-DAC), Technology Development for Indian Language (TDIL), E-commerce and Information Security, Software Technology Parks (STP’s), Digital DNA Parks, E –Governance, Department of Electronics Accredited Computer Courses (DOEACC), Education and Research Network (ERNET), National Information Centre (NIC) etc.

DOEACC, Society is engaged in generation of quality manpower and development of skilled professionals in the areas of information, electronics, and communication technologies and allied areas. It provides world class education and trainings to learners through active design and development of innovative curriculum based on changing ICT scenario.

Software Technology Parks of India are rendering services for the software exports. The exports made by STPI units are growing day by day, due to the gradual shift from on – site software development to offshore software development. Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) is engaged in development of viable technology in the area of electronics. ERNET, India is running a national wide academic and research network, providing contents to the users in the education and research.

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