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To discuss: Basic elements of computer technology and key trends in that areas.
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Generally the basic elements of computer technology are input and output equipment, control unit, main memory and arithmetic-logical unit.
Hardware: It refers to physical tools and equipment which are used to collect, input, store and process the data to distribute the information.
Key trends in hardware are Digital currencies, Robotics, Virtual reality and assisted reality.
Software: It is a program which provides set of instructions to computer to perform a specific tasks. It is off two types, system software and applications software.
Key trends in software are Artificial intelligence and cognitive technologies, Digital transformation and block chains.
Networks: These networks allows the users to communicate and share files and hardware resources with each other. This networks links are either wired or wireless connections. Examples of networks are internet, local area network and wide area networks.
Key trends in networks are cloud scale networking, wireless first, 5G, deployment of next generation networks-SD WAN technologies.
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