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By Jide Awe | Contributing Writer
Computer Applications
Due
to technological developments, Computers are now used in virtually all
spheres of life. Here are a few of the application areas:
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (S&T)
Computers
are used in S&T to promote advances that could be useful to mankind,
i.e. discovering better and more efficient ways of doing things. They
are especially useful for humanly intractable calculations and simulation
experiments. This is especially critical in situations where it would
be too risky or expensive to directly carry out the required operation.
For example, in Space exploration, underwater exploration, testing of
new drugs, etc. Computers enable S&T professionals can carry out
their practical procedures using faster, more accurate and safer methods.
EDUCATION
Computers
are useful for promoting learning experiences. From the toddler to the
full grown adult, educational Computer tools are available. Computers
are useful for learning about Computers and learning about other subjects,
i.e. using Computer Assisted Learning software. Learning is usually
interactive and can be reinforced over and over.
For
children, the advent of Multimedia, has made learning fun. They often
don’t realize it when they’re playing that they are also learning.
BANKING
& FINANCE
Computers
are very useful for handling financial transactions, most especially
the storage and processing of huge amounts of information kept by financial
institutions. Computers enhances Customer service, through the provision
of uptodate and timely information for their Customers.
Computers
additionally assist with the monitoring of operational costs, to ensure
cost effectiveness and profitability of operations.
In
some financial institutions, Computers are used to identify trends and
provide timely information for present and future management decision
making.
RECREATION
On
your average PC, you can play a variety of games. You know what they
say about Jack. All work and no play, makes Jack a ......
With
the games, you could be the sole player, play against the Computer or
you and a friend could play against each other.
SECURITY
Computers
are useful for storing information about crimes, criminals and suspects.
This can be very useful in Crime detection and prevention. Such systems
can be interfaced with photograph capturing and fingerprint systems.
They can also be linked to mobile radio communication systems over a
wide area to enable in the fast and efficient sharing of information
on Criminal activities. Such systems would possess enquiry facility
for historical and analytic purposes.
There
so many other areas where the impact of the Computer is being felt such
as Medicine, Law, Sports, Entertainment, Media, Building, Construction,
etc.
In
every situation the Computer performs different functions relating to
Information storage, input, output and processing. It is no wonder
that productive Computer based activity is referred to popularly as
Information Technology. What are Computers? A computer system
includes computer hardware, software and people.
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