Broad term covering computing, networking, data processing, and related fields. Often abbreviated as IT in both Japanese and English contexts.
The progress of information technology is remarkable.
He is an information technology specialist.
情報技術 refers to the technology itself (IT), whereas 情報産業 refers to the business sector built around producing and delivering that technology and information services.
Compound of 情報 (information) and 技術 (technology). A modern term that gained widespread use from the late 20th century, likely influenced by English 'information technology'.