Benefits of ICT (10.4)

This topic can be tricky, as the benefits of ICT seem so obvious. As discussed in lesson, the benefits include vast storage capability, the ability to search and combine data from various sources and fast processing speeds. However, you are often asked to provide examples of where these benefits can be seen, such as in the question below. Prepare a written answer to this question for your next lesson.

Companies use ICT systems because of the benefits that they provide.
Giving examples, explain how the use of ICT systems can result in each of the following benefits to a company. Your example must be different in each case.

(a) Reduction in costs (2 marks)

(b) Increased speed of operation (2 marks)

(c) Increased business opportunities (2 marks)