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From checking email on our phones to crunching numbers on our laptops to organizing a teleconference over cloud-based software, it’s hard to overstate the importance of information technology in the workplace. But what, exactly, are we talking about when we talk about IT

Information Technology Definition

The phrase “information technology” goes back to a 1958 article published in the Harvard Business Review. Authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler defined several types of information technology:

• Techniques for the fast processing of information
• The use of statistical and mathematical models for decision-making
• The “simulation of higher-order thinking through computer programs.”

92% Growth of Streaming Minutes, as Reported in Conviva’s Q4 2021 Japan State of Streaming Report, Supports the Company’s Decision to Invest

Conviva (Headquartered at Foster City, California, USA; Japan Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as Conviva or the Company), which provides continuous measurement analytics through real-time, server side sessionization of video streaming data, today announced the opening of the Japan office, which will serve as a base for sales and customer support in the rapidly-growing Japanese market. The Company also released a current State of Streaming Report for Japan highlighting key streaming trends in the market.

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Aspen Technology’s (AZPN) recent completion of a merger agreement with Emerson Electric (EMR) is driving investor optimism surrounding its growth prospects. So, let’s evaluate if it’s worth betting on the stock now. Read on.

Aspen Technology (AZPN) in Bedford, Mass., is the leading global provider of asset optimization software. Its solutions address complex industrial situations where asset design, operation, and maintenance lifecycles must be optimized. The firm is well-positioned to benefit from its diverse product range, particularly its asset optimization and management software solutions, and Asset Performance Management suite.

The stock has gained 13.9% in