Information and communication technology (ICT) is fundamental to the operation of any organization or company. But how is ICT specifically defined and what role does it play in business? In this program, experts with a lifelong understanding of digital technology discuss the ICT environment, the ICT needs that many organizations face, the importance of monitoring and evaluating ICT systems, and what the future of ICT might look like. Viewers will encounter a variety of visual metaphors that help to illuminate the interconnected world of digital communication and how central technology has become in 21st-century culture and commerce. An excellent resource for both students and professionals who are stakeholders in the ICT aspects of their organizations.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 19, 2013. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

What is ICT? (1:52) -- The Environment (1:50) -- Manufacturing Systems (1:30) -- Determining ICT Needs (2:00) -- Designing ICT Systems (2:10) -- Implementation and Monitoring (2:37) -- Testing (2:06) -- Security (1:37) -- Fully Integrated ICT System (1:49) -- The Future of ICT (3:12) -- Credits: ICT in Organizations (0:47).