"We are having trouble getting all the phase one requested boards migrated over in time." NOTHING TO DO WITH CAR BREAKING DOWN. Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data[1] or information. IT is typically used within the context of business operations as opposed to personal or entertainment technologies.[2] IT is considered to be a subset of information and communications technology (ICT). An information technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communications system or, more specifically speaking, a computer system – including all hardware, software and peripheral equipment – operated by a limited group of users.   Definition of information technology  the technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data