Industries
Explore the industries we serve in IT Sector
To provide the most impactful services to our clients, we divide our deep subject matter expertise and innovative solutions into six industries and twenty sectors. Learn more about how we can help you navigate your most pressing business matters with an approach rooted in your specific situation.
Cybersecurity
Security is a major IT industry, as most other IT industries need security to support their work. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting IT networks, computer systems and programs from digital attacks, such as viruses and hackers.
Software
The software industry is the sector of IT that focuses on developing software products and software solutions. The two primary forms of software are local software, which the user downloads, hosts and maintains, and software as a service (SaaS).
Hardware and equipment
Employees in the hardware and equipment industry design and manufacture IT hardware. This industry places more focus on technology for businesses or other IT industries rather than consumer-facing hardware.
Artificial intelligence
Employees who work in artificial intelligence focus on designing and producing smart machines, or any machine that can learn, reason and make decisions. AI is also an increasingly large part of everyday life.
Education and training
Many schools use technology as part of their educational model, both for in-person learning and remote learning. They often use software, hardware and other education-specific IT services that the IT education and training industry provides.
Data services
The data services industry relates to the storing, maintaining and use of data, often extremely large amounts of data. This can include data that cloud computing or dedicated servers store. Data services can help collect, transfer and analyze data or use it to create a central database.
Business services
People working in IT business services develop, implement and maintain technological services for businesses. This can include a business' IT network, telecommunications and IT consulting services. IT business services can also include business-specific software, like a recruiting service or an application management system.
Public infrastructure
Many cities use unique connected devices to gather, analyze and use data to improve many aspects of their city. These can include increasing the efficiency of a city's utilities to reduce waste and conserve resources, managing transportation systems and monitoring for potential hazards, like floods and landslides.
Telecommunications
The telecommunications industry focuses on implementing and maintaining communication networks. There are many services that fall under telecommunications, such as internet providers, cellular networks, broadcast networks and emergency communications systems.
IT consulting
IT consultants work on contracts for clients, usually companies, to provide IT services. Sometimes, the services focus on a single aspect, like designing and implementing a new system, and sometimes they cover a client's entire network.
Finance
IT financial services relate to the technology used in financial systems, like banks. Common forms of financial services include the technology used for bank accounts, investments, financial transactions and payment systems
Simulation
IT employees in the simulation industry design, implement and maintain these simulated systems to mimic the real world as accurately as possible. Simulations can have a visual component but can also be technological models that provide data.
Robotics
The robotics industry creates machines that can take independent actions. Engineers can program them for a relatively simple repetitive task, like an automated car wash, or they can be more complex and combined with AI. Types of robots include industrial robots used in factories and consumer robots.
Creative services
People who work in the IT industry also offer creative services, which can cover a wide range of creative areas, such as graphic design, advertising and landscaping. They use technology and creativity to create a product or perform a service for a client, which includes individuals and companies.
Research and development
The research and development industry focuses on creating and implementing technology that supports research, which can include scientific and medical research. They may use technology, like software and data services, to support product development.
Sales and marketing
Technologies of all types, whether they're integrated, stand-alone, business, industrial or consumer, need marketing and sales to be understandable and achieve product success. Sometimes, IT employees have the best capacity to explain and sell this type of product and service.
Gaming
The video game industry encompasses many forms of technology. This can include software for making games, the servers used to host online games and the creation of simulated environments for virtual reality games.
Consumer products and services
IT employees who work with consumer products may focus on designing new electronics, like cell phones, tablets, fitness trackers and wireless earbuds.