researching information technology use in business functions
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Information and Communications Technology Professionals
Information and communications technology professionals conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice and improve information technology systems, hardware, software and related concepts for specific applications; develop associated documentation including principles, policies and procedures; and design, develop, control, maintain and support databases and other information systems to ensure optimal performance and data integrity and security.
identifying areas for improvement and researching the theoretical aspects and operational methods for the use of computers
evaluating, planning and designing hardware or software configurations for specific applications including for Internet, Intranet and multimedia systems
designing, writing, testing and maintaining computer programmes
designing and developing database architecture and database management systems
developing and implementing security plans and data administration policy, and administering computer networks and related computing environments
analysing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems.
Included occupations
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
251 Software and Applications Developers and Analysts
252 Database and Network Professionals