Information technology (IT) is the area of the business responsible for managing systems such as voicemail, computer networks, software, websites, and the Internet as well as the data collected by these systems.As technology has become more prevalent and sophisticated, the use of IT systems has expanded from the original data storage and retrieval function. For example, the ability of new systems to increase the accuracy of scheduling requirements for operations managers by providing real-time sales and inventory tracking makes the IT function a strategic advantage in organizations. As a result, IT plays a growing role in the strategic management of organizations.