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information technology
A general term for all technologies concerned with the electronic processing, storage, and transmission of information. This includes computers, software, networks, and telecommunications, and is often abbreviated as 'IT'.
Er arbeitet als Spezialist für Informationstechnologie in einem großen Unternehmen.
He works as an information technology specialist in a large company.
This long word is made up of 'Information' (information), the linking -s, and 'Technologie' (technology). So it literally describes the technology used for processing information.
Die Sicherheit in der Informationstechnologie ist ein sehr wichtiges Thema.
Security in information technology is a very important topic.
In everyday life and also in professional contexts, the abbreviation 'IT' is almost always used. The long word 'Informationstechnologie' (information technology) sounds more formal and is often used in official texts or at first mention.
Unsere Firma sucht neue Mitarbeiter für die IT-Abteilung.
Our company is looking for new employees for the IT department.
Common combinations are 'in der Informationstechnologie arbeiten' (to work in information technology), 'ein Experte für Informationstechnologie sein' (to be an information technology expert), or 'die Abteilung für Informationstechnologie' (the information technology department). The abbreviation 'IT-' is often used in compounds.
Sie hat eine Karriere in der Informationstechnologie gemacht.
She has made a career in information technology.
computer science
'Informatik' and 'Informationstechnologie' are closely related because both have to do with computers, software, and information. 'Informatik' refers more to the scientific study of these topics, for example in a degree program or in research. 'Informationstechnologie' is broader and refers to the technology itself: computers, programs, networks, and telecommunications. The word is often used in jobs and companies, often also as 'IT'. Learners may confuse the words because they occur in similar situations. In practical terms: 'Informatik' is more the subject, while 'Informationstechnologie' is more the technical world and its use.
Nora arbeitet in der Informationstechnologie und hilft Firmen bei sicheren Netzwerken.
Nora works in information technology and helps companies with secure networks.
An der Universität beschäftigt sich die Informatik auch mit Datenstrukturen und Algorithmen.
At university, computer science also deals with data structures and algorithms.