Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a broad and evolving term that refers to all technologies and tools used to handle telecommunications, broadcast media, computer networks, and other systems that enable the access, storage, transmission, manipulation, and sharing of information electronically in digital form. It includes hardware, software, networking components, and infrastructure that facilitate communication and data exchange among humans and between humans and machines
. ICT encompasses a wide range of technologies such as:
- Personal computers, smartphones, and tablets
- Internet and mobile wireless networks
- Telephony systems including landlines and mobile phones
- Broadcast media like radio and television
- Video conferencing and collaboration tools
- Cloud computing services
- Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, 5G/6G networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual reality
Unlike Information Technology (IT), which mainly focuses on computing and data processing, ICT emphasizes unified communications and integration of telecommunications with computing, covering all communication devices and services
. In summary, ICT is the umbrella term for all communication technologies and digital tools that enable people and organizations to create, store, transmit, and share information efficiently across various platforms and media
