IT Development in Indonesia

Information technology is a technology that is used to process the data , the process , obtain, compile , store , manipulate data in different ways to produce quality information . information that is meant is that the information is accurate, relevant , and timely , which can be used for personal use , business , and government . This information should also be a strategic value that can be used in decision making .

And now, it did not feel we had been living in an age filled with sophistication and everything is very practical . All the people vying to be able to create new things and can facilitate job . It also includes the development of IT is the fastest growing in the world , especially in our beloved country , the Republic of Indonesia .

Based on the results of research conducted Economics Intelligence Unit ( EIU ) , sponsored BSA , Indonesia ranks 59 world , down one place from the previous study in 2008. Results is done by comparing the development of IT in 66 countries . This research was done to see the extent to which IT competitiveness index in such countries. ( http://informasiteknologi.com/it-indonesia-peringkat-59-dunia/ ) .

In education, especially at the college level , the use of IT is realized in a system called electronic university ( e – University ) . This development was carried out in support of education , so as to provide better information for the community , both within and outside the university through the internet . Exemplarily other educational services that can be implemented by means of the internet to provide online lectures and course material can be accessed by anyone in need .

Information technology in the present :
Currently , we have entered the era of globalization with the development of information technology is very rapid . In Indonesia was the information from different parts of the world can be accessed quickly and easily . The internet facility has changed the paradigm of society became more modern and practical . Internet is now more easily accessible . In addition to the cafe facilities more and more, people can also access the Internet via a PC or laptop at home , or to take advantage of hotspots , or even using a phone . Not only that , the internet has been used as a medium of learning , business , military , and many other fields . The Indonesian government has made the internet as an important part in many fields . By utilizing the Internet , Indonesia has taken a step forward to growing and advancing in the future .

Information technology in the future :
Looking at the development of information technology today , many predictions about the development of technology more and more expressed . However , of course there are many factors that will influence the development of the information technology . Either support or hinder the perkambangan . Things like government financial capability and affordability remote areas will be very influential on the development of the information technology . In the past , it has been a lot of figures that express predictions about the development of information technology . Like what was said Mason R. (1994 ) who argue that the future of education will be determined by the information network that allows interaction and collaboration , rather than building schools . However , technology will continue to widen the gap between rich and poor in . Or thing expressed by Tony Bates (1995 ) that technology can improve the quality and range when used wisely for education and training , and has great significance for the economic well-being . What is clear , whatever happens , information technology will still be an important part in human life . In Indonesia in particular , in all corners of the world in general .

Then, the role of IT in transport services even been able to feel. For example, a special card issued by a private bank that we can use to pay for tolls , buying fuel , busway ticket purchase and train .

But not only positive thing that we can feel . IT developments can also have negative impacts . Many porn sites are more intense circulation . Another example is the ” fever ” friendship sites are often misused . Until the transaction girl through cyberspace . It certainly can affect the development of children and adolescents in our country .