An eSATA card, a type of computer peripheral.
The phrase “computer industry” applies to most jobs and businesses that involve computers or computer technology. Years ago, the computing industry described only the limited work that went into early computers, typically room-sized machines programmed to perform only a few discrete functions. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds since then, and now includes not only the design and sales of the computers themselves, but also the development and manufacture of software, computer networks and the Internet, wireless and broadband connectivity, and a host of of services. of information technology.
A network hub.
Depending on the context, references to the computer industry can mean different things. In business, the computer industry is generally understood as the sector of any economy that deals with the sales and manufacture of technology. The health of technology corporations over time, competition in computer sales between brands, and the financial outlook for innovations in mobile and tablet computing are some of the pieces that make up the computing industry as consumers know it. market analysts and corporate investors.
Tablets are part of the computer industry.
Developers often see the industry a bit differently. Sales and marketing are certainly a big part of what makes computing a viable industry, but many of these computers rely on pieces of technology, software, and infrastructure to be marketable. The manufacture of computer components and the design of computer hardware, although mostly done behind the scenes, are as much a part of the computer industry as the final sale of complete machines.
Laptops are part of the computer industry.
The creation, marketing and development of aftermarket products are also important parts of the computer industry. Many machines come with some preloaded software, but most computer owners choose to purchase additional programs to customize their experience. Software ranging from basic word processing and data analysis to gaming and photo editing is readily available, usually in disk form or via Internet download.
Computer monitors are a component of the computer industry.
Some parts of the computer industry overlap with parts of the so-called “Internet industry”, particularly with respect to online business. For the most part, however, the fundamentals of what makes the Internet the Internet – the wires and cables, the packets and the signals – are generally understood to be primarily a function of the computer industry. Computers and other computer-like devices, including many smartphones and laptops, rely first on the functional ability of computers to connect, and second on the ubiquitous or near-ubiquitous availability of those connections. Computer scientists and IT professionals who work with networked computers and enable web-ready devices are a truly essential part of the industry these days.
Many modern accessories connect to computers through a USB connection.
Just as there is no set parameter around the computer industry, there is also no limit to the types of careers or jobs that can be found in this sector. The industry is, in most cases, much more than sales, manufacturing and development. Brand representatives, administrative staff, and corporate technology support staff can legitimately claim to work in what is widely known as the computer industry. As the industry continues to grow with changing technology, job opportunities and potential innovators are likely to grow as well.