Computers have become part and parcel of daily life. Whether it is a desktop or a laptop computer, they are used in various purposes everyday. Computers have changed the scenario of global communication. A whole new industry has been introduced, information technology,or IT.

Importance of Computers in Business:

In the last few decades the use of computers in the business industry has grown enormously. The business community is able to communicate around the globe by using computers. Companies are now rendering their services beyond the regional boundaries. Partners, consumers and suppliers can communicate with each other very easily. MIS (management information system) and ERP (enterprise resource planning) software solutions are now being used in businesses and is helping to centralize the administrative components of a certain company. By using different software it is very simple to plan different activities related to the business. At present, it is not necessary to fly thousands of miles for a business conference. It can be easily done via web conferencing.

Importance of Computers in Medical Sectors:

Computers have brought revolutionary changes to the medical sectors. Almost all medical technologies are some how related to computers for better assessment and accurate results. The databases of the larger hospitals are maintained by computers. Not only that, computers are being used in complicated surgeries. One example is, nowadays robots are doing open heart surgeries and these robots are controlled by a physician via computer. All diagnostic tests are now controlled by computers for accurate results. Patients can now consult with a distant physician by video conferencing for a second opinion and treatment.

Importance of Computers in Education:

Computers have become very essential element to students. They need computers for searching through the internet to prepare their assignments and reports. They can access any necessary information within a second by using internet. Libraries seem to have become non-existant to most students these days. Many students can communicate with teachers of another country by using the internet.

Debates exist between the merits and demerits of using computers. The truth is, without computers, each and every sphere of human life will be inactive.