Computers in the Workplace

 I will talk about an industry that I am very familiar with and have plenty of experience in, the military, and how Information Technology (IT) in my area of expertise as a data analyst. To determine how IT is used, it is important to determine exactly what IT is the use of systems, not only computers but also telecommunications to store, retrieve, manage, and deliver information using voice, data, and/or video.

The way IT is used at my job is by throughout several steps of collecting data and sending information with the use of systems, including, but not limited to computers and office phones. The computer alone has multiple functions in order to get the job done. We use information systems, methods of verification to confirm data integrity, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and email. This data is then used to create products that are simple and easy for leadership to understand. Considering all the systems we use, having workers with computer literacy skills is essential to the success of the mission. Understanding data and transforming it into legible information is the basis of this job.

As time goes on, technology continuously advances and so will the systems we use, the data we need will change, and so will the systems. Over the next 10 years, I am confident that the way work is conducted will receive an update or two mostly focused on performance and accessibility. Newer computers that run faster and process more data at any given time, and updated information systems that not only are easier to navigate, but also provide a cleaner report on the data used for our daily, weekly, and monthly products. Thus, enabling a higher amount of productivity.