A Brief History of Information Technology
- 1940s-1950s: Early computers like ENIAC were developed for military use.
- 1960s-1970s: ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, was created in 1969. Microprocessors emerged in the ‘70s, leading to smaller, more powerful computers.
- 1980s-1990s: The personal computer boom, the rise of Microsoft and Apple, and the World Wide Web (1991) transformed communication and business.
- 2000s-Present: Cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and mobile technology dominate IT, driving constant innovation and job growth.
IT continues to expand rapidly, with emerging fields like quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence, and blockchain paving the future.