IT increasingly important role at this point because we 've entered the era of information (information age ) . Information technology is a technology that is used to process the data , including processing, obtain , compile, store , manipulate data in different ways to produce quality information , ie information that is relevant , accurate and timely , which is used for personal , business , and government and is a strategic information for decision making . This technology uses a computer to process the data , the network system to connect one computer to another computer as needed , and the use of telecommunications technology so that data can be distributed and accessed globally .
Information technology plays a role in many areas , among others :Education ( e - education) .Globalization has triggered a shift in education from conventional education face toward a more open education ( Mukhopadhyay M. , 1995) . As an example we look at the French project " Flexible Learning ‿ . This is reminiscent of Ivan Illich forecast early 70s on " Education without school ( Deschooling Socieiy ) " which is extreme teacher is no longer needed .Bishop G. (1989 ) predicted that the future of education will be supple (flexible ) , open , and accessible to anyone who requires no view factor type , age , and previous educational experience .It can be concluded that with the influence of globalization , the future of education will be more open and two-way , diverse , multidisciplinary, and work productivity related to "the ‿ and competitive .Trend of education in Indonesia in the future are :- Development of open education by distance learning mode ( Distance Learning ) . Easy to hold open and distance education should be included as a key strategy .- Resource sharing between agencies with education / training within a network- Libraries and other educational instruments ( teachers , laboratories ) changed into resources rather than a bookshelf .- The use of interactive information technology devices , such as CD - ROM Multimedia , in education gradually replace TV and Video .With the development of information technology in education , so when it is already possible to place a distance learning by using the internet to connect between students and lecturers , see the value of online students , financial checks , view class schedules , send the task assigned faculty and so on , all of it had to do.
In the Government Sector ( e -government ) .E - government refers to the use of information technology by the government , such as using the intranet and the Internet , which has the ability to connect the needs of the population, business , and other activities . Could be a business transaction process between the public and the government through system automation and internet networks , more commonly known as the world wide web. At the core of e - government is the use of information technology can improve the relationship between the government and other parties . use of information technology is then produced new forms of relationships such as : G2C ( Governmet to Citizen ) , G2B ( Government to Business ) and G2G ( Government to Government ) .The benefits of e -government that can be felt , among others :( 1 ) serve a better service to the community . Information can be provided 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , without having to wait for the opening of the office . Information can be sought from the office , home , without having to physically come to the administration office .( 2 ) improvement of the relationship between government, business and the general public . Openness ( transparency ) it is expected that the relationship between the various parties for the better . This openness eliminate mutual distrust and resentment on all sides .( 3 ) Empowering communities through information easily obtained . With sufficient information , the public will learn to be able to make their choice . For example , data about the school : the number of classes , student capacity , passing grade , and so on , can be displayed online and are used by parents to choose the right school for their children .( 4 ) The implementation of a more efficient government . For example , government coordination can be done via e - mail or even video conferencing . For Indonesia, the area is very large , it is very helpful . Question and answer , coordination , discussions between local leaders can do without all must be on the same physical location . No longer any need to fly to Jakarta for a meeting that lasted only one or two hours.Finance and BankingCurrently, many economic actors , especially in the big cities that no longer use cash in payment transactions , but have used modern banking services .Modern banking services that exist only in the big cities is understandable because of the current economic growth is still concentrated in large cities only, which causes the velocity of money is also concentrated in the big cities . So that the banking sector was rather slow in its expansion into the regions . This is somewhat due to the current state of infrastructure in addition to the geographical aspects of Indonesia 's unique and extensive .To support the successful operations of a financial institution / bank such as banks, certainly needed a reliable information system that can be easily accessed by its clients , which in turn will depend on the technology of information online , for example , a customer can withdraw money wherever it is located as long as No ATM of the bank , or a customer can check balances and transfer money to another account in a matter of minutes, all transactions can be done .Telematics technology and infrastructure development in Indonesia will greatly help the development of industries in the financial sector , such as expanding the scope of business by opening branches in the region , as well as the exchange of information among insurance companies , brokerage , banking , and other financial institutions .Banking and financial institutions have been strongly influenced by the development in information technology products , even they can not operate again without the presence of information technology . This sector requires product development in information technology to deliver their services to their customers .
Generation - Generation Computers
That we encounter when the computer is actually an outgrowth and peyempurnaan of komputer2 previous generation , calculations are automatically performed and was asked in 1812 by the English mathematician , Babbage auries . One machine is created diference Engine , which is a computer meisn embryo known at this time, the machine is used for mathematical calculations Table 2 .
The first generation (1945-1959)designed by Prof. Dr. John Ecker watcly and prospects are computer ENIAC ( Elektronic numenal 's calculator )removed from the vacuum tube electronics devices ( Vacuum tube ) with which Segal shortcomings physically large but very slow in processing the data , produced by Ibni Burrugis , RCA and hengwell
The second generation (1959-1965)Beginning with the discovery of small -sized transistors instead of vacuum tubes with much larger capacities , although physically small , this kind of computer is the IBM series 1400, 7070 , 1600 , and UNIVAC horewell
The third generation (1965-1973)With the technological advances in the field of electronics , the experts have been able to integrate a number of series transistors in the form of small chips
Fourth generation (1973-1978)Experts remind teknologi2 a number of electronic circuits that can diintregaikan preformance chip form
Fifth Generation (1978 -present )Computers today growing faster as the development of science and technology industry
Development to Laptop Computers
The use of computers among households , offices and schools called the PC ( Personal Computer ) .
Then developed many computers began to be used to the size that can be placed on top of a table ( Desktop Computer ) .
This development is not just enough to get there emerged was a portable computer ( laptop ) computers that can be taken anywhere just by putting it in a bag .
This development is a microprocessor -based development . Many vendors are developing to create the new processors have faster kinnerja namely IBM , Intel , Cyrix , and AMD .
This development has been accompanied by developments in software like operating systems and applications . Banya -based operating systems and multimedia networks .With this development makes the computer really mushroomed among the people of the world , both for personal and business world . In fact , to meet the increasing human needs , this time the computer has been developed in the direction of Mobile Computing such as handheld computers .