Technology and computer skills are essential assets for workers
in all industries. Even if the career you choose does not focus
solely on Computers, the job will most likely require the use of
computers and technology to accomplish tasks and process
information. The latest Census results show a 15 per cent
increase in employment within the areas of computer and related
activities. An overview of the ICT sector in Ireland today.
Chris Horne is an Electronics Engineer; co-founder of the highly
successful Iona Technologies and current Chair of Engineers
Ireland and the Science Gallery in Trinity College. Aoibhinn Ni
Shuilleabhain has a background in Theoretical Physics and has
recently completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education. She
actively promotes science and mathematics through her work with
‘Discover Science and Engineering’, and with the Science Gallery
in Trinity College. The Computer industry itself can be divided
into hardware and software. The hardware is all the machinery
and equipment, the nuts a