1. Computers are used in the sector of education because they can offer Interactive experiences, enhanced learning, and Cognitive development.
2. Teachers use computers to research for teaching materials, participate in online forums and online conferences as well as to aid their teaching.
3. Students use computers as reference tool. They use computers to browse the Internet to look for information.
4. Researchers use computers to collect and process data.
5. School administrators use computers for administrative purposes to make sure that the entire operation runs smoothly.
Banking
1. The computer is the nerve center banking system around the world. It functions to control the entire banking system that also includes Electronic banking Services.
2. Customers can make any transaction the 24 hour service centre or via online.
3. Businessmen can save their time by using the online services offered by banks. They can access company accounts for loan applications, business transactions and update on their cash flow at any time.
4. Bank administrators can oversee the entire banking activities such as reconciliations, inter-branch transactions (IBT), telegraphic transfer and others by referring to the banking system.
Industry
1. Computers are used to facilitate production planning and control systems, to support chain management' and to help in product design in the industrial sector.
2. Workers uses machine that are connected to computers to operate. In some productions, robots are used to take over jobs that are dangerous to the workers.
3. Researchers - use computers to analyze and collect research data for future reference.
4. Administrators - use computers to oversee the entire operations in the plant 1 or factory to detect specific errors or defects that occurred in the process.
Commerce
1. E-commerce helps in boosting the economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier, more efficient and faster. For this application, computers, internet and shared software are needed.
2. Customers use computers to be connected W online with suppliers to purchase products. This method can save time and cost as they do not have to go to any outlets.
3. Suppliers use computers to keep track of their transactions. All products are bar coded and can be read by the computer scanner to help in determining prices and managing inventory.
4. Employees use computers and telephones to communicate with their customers for any enquiries. The system helps employees to get the latest updates on inventory to be informed to the customers.