information technology
noun
: the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data
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Fort Worth wants to consolidate several city departments — including parts of the police department, library and information technology department — into the Texas Street building.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s more, Parker noted that expectations for first-quarter earnings are down compared with the beginning of the year for every S & P 500 sector besides information technology.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
From April 2016 until about April 2025, James and co-conspirators falsely inflated information technology contracts for Air Force installations across the Pacific.
—Tolu Talabi, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2026
After Martinez left his post, other top staffers soon followed, including the school board’s general counsel, chief budget officer, chief of information technology and chief of staff to the CEO.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s more, Parker noted that expectations for first-quarter earnings are down compared with the beginning of the year for every S & P 500 sector besides information technology.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
From April 2016 until about April 2025, James and co-conspirators falsely inflated information technology contracts for Air Force installations across the Pacific.
—Tolu Talabi, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2026
After Martinez left his post, other top staffers soon followed, including the school board’s general counsel, chief budget officer, chief of information technology and chief of staff to the CEO.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Information technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information%20technology. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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