ICT
Outline existing ICT in health
E-health and Tonga Hospital Information System
Define Data
collection of facts such as number and text.
Ouline existing ICT in Education
Cloud Computing & e-learning
Define information system.
An integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data and for providing information
Outline the importance of existing ICT in education.
ICT facilitates collaboration among students, teachers, and educators across different locations in Tonga.
ICT can provide equal access to quality educational resources.
Outline the main components of IS
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Data, hardware, software, people and network
Outline the importance of the existing ICT trend to the improvement of health in Tonga.
ICT can reduce healthcare costs associated with travel, infrastructure, and administrative tasks.
Increased medical accuracy and procedures and fewer errors.
State a key concern with IS implementation in PICs.
Insufficient IT personnel and skills.
Inadequate hardware and software resources.
High costs of IT infrastructure development and maintenance.
Lack of local experts in ICT and IS so many island nations will depend more on experts from developed countries that cost a lot of money
Explain the contributions made by existing ICT trends to our local economy.
E-commerce and online marketplaces: With the rise of e-commerce, many Tongan businesses have been able to expand their customer base, sell products online, and receive payments digitally. This has not only increased revenue but also helped to promote local products to a global audience.
Outline the role of IS.
Information systems allow users to collect, store, organize and distribute data