computer industry

Digital business world

The computer industry encompasses the businesses and organizations involved in developing, manufacturing, and selling computer hardware, software, and related services.

This includes everything from chip makers and device manufacturers to software developers and cloud service providers.

The industry emerged in the mid-20th century with mainframe computers and has since expanded dramatically to include personal computers, mobile devices, and internet services.

She's worked in the computer industry for twenty years.

Related

switches · artificial intelligence · programming languages · blockchain technology · modems · graphics cards · chip shortage · Moore's Law · enterprise software · embedded systems · input devices · output devices · augmented reality · middleware · network protocols · market analysis · tech support · databases

Opposites
technological vs. traditional economic sectors

computer industrysubsistence farming

Growing food for household

agriculture · farming · handicrafts · cottage industry · traditional crafts

digital vs. physical production

computer industryheavy industry

Capital-intensive manufacturing sector

steel industry · hardware stores · construction industry · lumber industry · textile industry

Family

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G