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IT
Short for 'Informationstechnologie' (information technology): technology used to process, store, and transmit information electronically, especially using computers, software, and networks.
Das Unternehmen investiert in moderne IT, um seine Daten besser zu schützen.
The company is investing in modern IT to protect its data better.
IT department
The department or staff in an organization responsible for computers, software, and networks.
Die IT hat mir ein neues Passwort eingerichtet.
The IT department set up a new password for me.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der IT |
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| nominative | die IT | – |
| accusative | die IT | – |
| dative | der IT | – |
| genitive | der IT | – |
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'IT' (information technology) frequently appears as part of compound words, indicating the topic or area of responsibility. Typical compounds refer to security, systems, infrastructure, or departments, for example.
Die IT-Abteilung prüft regelmäßig die IT-Sicherheit des Unternehmens.
The IT department regularly checks the company's IT security.
When 'die IT' (IT) refers to technology and the field itself, it often appears alongside words such as 'Systeme' (systems), 'Sicherheit' (security), or 'Infrastruktur' (infrastructure). When 'die IT' (the IT department) is presented as taking action within a company, it usually means the department or team responsible.
Ohne zuverlässige IT und sichere Systeme kann heute kaum ein Krankenhaus arbeiten.
Hardly any hospital can operate today without reliable IT and secure systems.
Die IT hat den Zugang zum Firmennetz gesperrt.
The IT department blocked access to the company network.
When referring to the department or team, common phrases include 'die IT kontaktieren' (to contact the IT department), 'die IT informieren' (to inform the IT department), and 'sich an die IT wenden' (to turn to the IT department). These are often followed by a description of a problem with a computer, access, or software.
Bei Problemen mit dem Drucker solltest du dich an die IT wenden.
If you have problems with the printer, you should contact the IT department.
