Software Engineering Intro and Review
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND 1.1 Introduction Technology is one contributor for which the world will experience a constant change. Through technology, it can solve the problem of handling the great flood of information in a way that it can be available faster and better. Technology has been part in every aspect of human’s life today. Without technology, life wouldn’t be as convenient as today. Every little part of the world was surrounded by technology.
Information and Communications Technology refers to all any communication device of application. ICT differs from IT, which uses computer to store and handle information, for it focuses more on communication in information technology. It consist IT as well as telecommunications, audio and video transmission, and network based monitoring and control or the merging of telephone networks with computer networks. According to the European Commission, the importance of ICTs lies less in the technology itself than in its ability to create greater access to information and communication in underserved populations.
Nowadays, the existence of humans revolves around ICTs. Rapid advancements are being established daily. It has driven man to continuously seek ways to improve the processing and communicating of information. (Ndukwe, 2002). New ICTs can improve the quality of society, community and human life. With the use of ICT, it can connect and bridge distances through email, video conferencing, cellular phones, etc. This will break the barriers in communication. Due to high accessibility and affordability, ICT provides different kinds of opportunities.
Developing a system which can be used over the computer or any electronic gadget is part of the technology. Having a web-based localhost POS system that will automate the transactions within the company will be an advantage in enhancing the services offered to their customers for it can do things beyond human abilities. Point of Sale System
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND 1.1 Introduction Technology is one contributor for which the world will experience a constant change. Through technology, it can solve the problem of handling the great flood of information in a way that it can be available faster and better. Technology has been part in every aspect of human’s life today. Without technology, life wouldn’t be as convenient as today. Every little part of the world was surrounded by technology.
Information and Communications Technology refers to all any communication device of application. ICT differs from IT, which uses computer to store and handle information, for it focuses more on communication in information technology. It consist IT as well as telecommunications, audio and video transmission, and network based monitoring and control or the merging of telephone networks with computer networks. According to the European Commission, the importance of ICTs lies less in the technology itself than in its ability to create greater access to information and communication in underserved populations.
Nowadays, the existence of humans revolves around ICTs. Rapid advancements are being established daily. It has driven man to continuously seek ways to improve the processing and communicating of information. (Ndukwe, 2002). New ICTs can improve the quality of society, community and human life. With the use of ICT, it can connect and bridge distances through email, video conferencing, cellular phones, etc. This will break the barriers in communication. Due to high accessibility and affordability, ICT provides different kinds of opportunities.
Developing a system which can be used over the computer or any electronic gadget is part of the technology. Having a web-based localhost POS system that will automate the transactions within the company will be an advantage in enhancing the services offered to their customers for it can do things beyond human abilities. Point of Sale System
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