ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It refers-to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It includes: Computers and laptops. The internet, Mobile phones and smart phones, Email, messaging apps, and social-media, Networks and servers, Software and applications

In short, ICT covers all digital technology used to handle-communications, broadcast media, intelligent building management-systems, audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and network based control and monitoring functions. These technologies are widely used all over the world. ICT is a broader term that includes all the communicational devices, cell phones, radio, television, and computer along with satellite systems. Apart from that cutting edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are the advancement in ICT.

The major components of the ICT system are as follows:

Software, Hardware, Cloud Computing, Transaction, Data, Internet, Communication Technologies

ICT has a wide range of applications in different fields. The benefits of ICT in different fields are as follows:

ICT in Entertainment:

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have a very influencing impact on entertainment and other leisure activities in-various ways in which you can spend your time effectively. ICT offers a wide variety of entertainment and leisure activities that allow you for quick access to movies, cinemas or music which can be easily accessed and you can watch your favorite movies and listen to music directly from the Internet. This technology also adds more interactive technologies to TV shows. Digital cameras, printers and scanners are also enabling more people to experience image production to develop graphic interfaces.

ICT in Medical Science:

Medical devices and modern equipment have evolved by the use of information and communications technology. ICT is involved in the use of the devices, resources and tools that are needed to improve health and biomedicine systems. Many of the medical devices work according to information and communication technology for the use of detection and treatment of various serious diseases. A major advancement in Medical science through ICT are robotics, arm robotics tools, surgical advancement, MRI system and many more.

ICT in Education:

Information and communication technology also contribute greatly to the education system. Integration of ICT in education can vastly improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of education at all levels. ICT in education facilitates increased access, flexibility of content and delivery, improve the transparency and responsiveness provide quick guidance, more interactive, explorative, simple, clear and easy to understand, higher quality of education and new ways of interaction. It provides an easy approach to learn latest and multiple technologies delivered by teachers create greater enthusiasm and interest for learning, provide latest and new sources of information and knowledge, prepare students to face the real world challenges provide the learners with open online educational portals where they can learn and also evaluate their knowledge. UNESCO pursues an educational system, which is enhanced by information and communications technology. It also focuses on the main challenges in joint work, whether in the field of communications, information science, or education.

ICT in Business:

The use of information and communications technology is very important for any kind of business. It established a hassle-free and secure communication flow and meet daily operational tasks. The tools that are used in ICT are mainly helped companies to analyze, store and process large amounts of data and share it with others which helps to make better use of products and resources. ICT tools also help to improve profitability and reduce costs.