Introduction to Information and

Communication Technology

Empowerment Technologies (Information and Communication Technology)

College of Computer Studies
The Lewis College

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
Questions:
 How many times have you checked your phone this morning?
 How many status updates have you posted in Facebook or Twitter
today?
 Did you use the Internet for an hour after you woke up this
morning?
 Do you follow a celebrity via his/her social media account?

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
Information and Communication Technology
 Deals with the use of different
communication technologies, such
as mobile phones, telephone,
Internet, computer and laptop to
locate, save, send and edit
information.
 Having a unified way to
communicate is one of the goals
of ICT.

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
Information and Communication Technology
Internet Cellular Networks Payphone

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
Information and Communication Technology
 ICT changed how people work,
communicate, learn and live. It
continues to transform all parts of
human experience.
 Development and delivery of
various technologies cheaper for
vendors and their customers that
will provide new market
opportunities.

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
Information and Communication Technology
Reasons why tech is getting cheaper?

 Cheaper Hardware
 Price Skimming
 Competition
 Improvements in Technology

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
ICT in the Philippines
 The Marcos Administration has announced its intention to continue
the previous Duterte Administration’s digital transformation
program. Under the digital transformation program, the immediate
priorities include a cloud data center, software development for
business process improvement, the conversion of local government
units into smart cities, cybersecurity solutions for data privacy
protection, and improving the internet and mobile services
landscape through a national broadband plan.

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
ICT in the Philippines
 They believed that improving ICT would also improve the Filipinos’
quality of life while addressing the many challenges of doing
business in the Philippines. On March 21, 2022, former President
Duterte signed the amendment to the Public Service Act (11659),
allowing up to 100% foreign ownership of public services in the
Philippines, including Telecommunications. To create a better
business environment and support its digital transformation projects.

 The Philippines’ growing middle class and the young population are
also important drivers of IT demand.

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
ICT, Me and My Community
 What are the different ways for customers and/or suppliers to contact you?
 How often do you use a phone or cellular phone for business?
 Does your establishment have Internet connection? If yes, what is its purpose? If
no, would you consider having it in the future? Why or Why not?
 Does your business have a website? If yes, how does it help the company? If no,
would you consider having one in the future? Why or why not?
 Would you consider giving free Wi-Fi access in the future? If you already have it,
does it help boost sales?

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College
ICT, Me and My Community
 What are the different ways for customers and/or suppliers to contact you?
 How often do you use a phone or cellular phone for business?
 Does your establishment have Internet connection? If yes, what is its purpose? If
no, would you consider having it in the future? Why or Why not?
 Does your business have a website? If yes, how does it help the company? If no,
would you consider having one in the future? Why or why not?
 Would you consider giving free Wi-Fi access in the future? If you already have it,
does it help boost sales?

Information and Communication Technology Ahmad Polon – Instructor, College of Computer Studies, The Lewis College