
IT BASICS
An Introduction to Information Technology and IT Procurement.

HARDWARE
The computers, servers, workstations, routers, and additional equipment used by software and communication networks.

SOFTWARE
Application software, program software, and system software that give instructions to computers and other types of hardware.

CLOUD-BASED SERVICES
On-demand services such as data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software, delivered through the internet.

SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
The ability to prevent, detect and correct cyberattacks and physical risks to IT Infrastructures.

DATA MANAGEMENT
The tracking, storing, using, and maintaining of public and private data.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
User Agreements, Terms os Service End-user Licenses Agreements and General Conditions are documents that detail the rights and responsibilities of the parties.

“AS-A-SERVICE”
A Purchasing model for IT where an outside provider maintains the software (Software-as-a-Service “SaaS”), infrastructure (Infrastructure-as-a-Service “IaaS”), platform (Platform-as-a-Service “PaaS”), hardware (Hardware-as-a-Service “HaaS”).

NETWORKS INFRASTRUCTURE
Hardware and software resources supporting internet and network connectivity for communications, management and operations.