Although the applications of computers are diverse, from printing bills to controlling a blast furnace, they all require that information be stored in the computer and manipulated by computer programs. In addition to these basic concepts, there are special techniques that are required in particular types of applications. Firstly, for example, in business applications, one needs to store large amounts of information. Secondly, in scientific applications, the amount of information to be stored is usually much less, but the computations performed are more complex. Finally, the design of computers for use in household and office equipment such as cars, ovens, sewing machines and typewriters, requires a variety of skills.
Computers are everywhere.
Computer technology can be found in cars, in supermarkets, even in vending machines. More and more things are becoming computerised. The future offers many opportunities for those who have knowledge and skills in the area of computing. An interesting and exciting field. Computer Science and Information Technology are relatively new disciplines that involve working at the cutting edge of technology.