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Information technology
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Information technology is the study or use of computers, telecommunication systems and other devices to create, process, store, retrieve and transmit information. While the term is commonly used to re
A computer lab contains a wide range of information technology elements, including hardware, software and storage systems.
A computer lab contains a wide range of information technology elements, including hardware, software and storage systems.
Antikythera mechanism, considered the first mechanical analog computer, dating back to the first century BC.
Antikythera mechanism, considered the first mechanical analog computer, dating back to the first century BC.
Zuse Z3 replica on display at Deutsches Museum in Munich. The Zuse Z3 is the first programmable computer.
Zuse Z3 replica on display at Deutsches Museum in Munich. The Zuse Z3 is the first programmable computer.
Ferranti Mark I computer logic board
Ferranti Mark I computer logic board
Automation
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Automation describes a wide range of technologies that reduce human intervention in processes, mainly by predetermining decision criteria, subprocess relationships, and related actions, as well as emb
Minimum human intervention is required to control many large facilities, such as this electrical generating station.
Minimum human intervention is required to control many large facilities, such as this electrical generating station.
Ctesibius's clepsydra (3rd century BC)
Ctesibius's clepsydra (3rd century BC)
Steam engines promoted automation through the need to control engine speed and power.
Steam engines promoted automation through the need to control engine speed and power.
A flyball governor is an early example of a feedback control system. An increase in speed would make the counterweights move outward, sliding a linkag
A flyball governor is an early example of a feedback control system. An increase in speed would make the counterweights move outward, sliding a linkage that tended to close the valve supplying steam, and so slowing the engine.