‘IT’ generally refers to networks and devices that work together to store, control and deliver information. It’s an umbrella term that covers the creation, processing, exchange, storage and retrieval of data.
IT is particularly concerned with electronic data; it’s the data processing systems that serve as the repositories of an organization’s information and is responsible for making data available to relevant users for business purposes.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and cloud-based networks are examples of IT. Their main function is to ensure the proper management and security of data.