Information technology, and the hardware and software (276) with the IT industry, are a/an (277) part of nearly (278) major global industry. IT industry has become one of the most robust industries in the world. IT, more than any other industry or economic (279), has an increased productivity, particularly in the developed world, and therefore is a key driver of global economic growth. Economies of scale and (280) demand from consumers and enterprises (281) this rapidly growing sector. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) explains 'information technology' as (282) all possible aspects of information systems based on computers. Both software development and the hardware involved in the IT industry include everything from computer systems, to the design, implementation, study and development of IT and management systems. (283) to its easy accessibility and the wide range of IT products available, the demand for IT services has increased (284) over the years. The IT sector has emerged as a major global (285) of both growth and employment.