<div dir="ltr">Information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) are often considered synonymous. In reality, information technology is a subset of information systems. <b><font color="#ff0000">The perception that these terms can be used interchangeably can cause confusion for individuals interested in pursuing a technology-related career. Although both these fields deal with computers, they have distinct characteristics and specific career paths that require different education and training.</font></b><div>  <br><a href="http://www.floridatechonline.com/resources/information-technology/information-systems-vs-information-technology/">http://www.floridatechonline.com/resources/information-technology/information-systems-vs-information-technology/</a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><font color="#0000ff">​Also see: <a href="http://wiki.lib.sun.ac.za/index.php/SUNScholar/Capacity_Building">http://wiki.lib.sun.ac.za/index.php/SUNScholar/Capacity_Building</a>​</font></b></div><br></div></div>