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	Information Technology (IT) relates to technologies and equipment that can be used to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a specialist application of Information Technology that includes some aspect of communication. This might relate to; software development, mobile devices, cloud computing, data centres, cyber security, research networks, support and so on.		Information Technology (IT) relates to technologies and equipment that can be used to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a specialist application of Information Technology that includes some aspect of communication. This might relate to; software development, mobile devices, cloud computing, data centres, cyber security, research networks, support and so on.

−	An information and communications technology (ICT) consultant is a professional appointed to perform expert tasks related to ICT. ICT consultants can advise on the design, structure and efficiency of ICT systems in organisations or on specific projects.	+	An information and communications technology (ICT) consultant is a professional appointed to perform expert tasks related to ICT. ICT consultants can advise on the design, structure and efficiency of ICT systems in organisations or on specific projects. They may be required to produce business needs assessments and develop information systems solutions that meet the objectives of the organisation or project. Such needs might include connectivity, security, technical infrastructure issues, compliance with data protection, and so on.

−	~~A consultant may~~ be ~~required to produce a business needs assessment and develop an information systems solution that meets the objectives identified by the organisation~~ or ~~project. Such needs~~ might ~~include connectivity, security, technical infrastructure issues, compliance~~ with ~~data protection~~, ~~and so on~~.	+	Requirements might be relatively simple, or they might be technology-rich with very complex user needs, such as airports or hospitals.

−	~~ICT can be designed by consultants for buildings that are technology-rich with complex user needs, such as airports, hospitals and schools.~~	+	An ICT consultant may be appointed:
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−	An ICT consultant may be appointed ~~for various reasons, including the following~~:	+

	* To provide external, objective advice and expertise.		* To provide external, objective advice and expertise.
	* To provide recommendations on strategy, implementation, maintenance and organisation.		* To provide recommendations on strategy, implementation, maintenance and organisation.
−	* For temporary assistance on a single project ~~rather than hiring a permanent employee~~.	+	* For temporary assistance on a single project.
	* To outsource all or part of the IT services from a specific company.		* To outsource all or part of the IT services from a specific company.

	An ICT consultant will usually have a Bachelor’s degree in computer or information science, engineering or other computer-related field of study. Alternatively, they may have a business-related degree and a Master’s degree in a more ICT-related field.		An ICT consultant will usually have a Bachelor’s degree in computer or information science, engineering or other computer-related field of study. Alternatively, they may have a business-related degree and a Master’s degree in a more ICT-related field.

−	The ~~necessary~~ skills required by an ICT consultant include ~~the following~~:	+	The skills required by an ICT consultant include:

−	* An ability to analyse complex data and computer systems.	+	* The ability to analyse complex data and computer systems.
−	* ~~Ability~~ to identify weaknesses, inefficiencies and threats to security.	+	* The ability to identify weaknesses, inefficiencies and threats to security.
−	* ~~Creative~~ approach to problem-solving.	+	* A creative approach to problem-solving.
−	* ~~Ability~~ to analyse and write code.	+	* The ability to analyse and write code.
−	* Teamwork skills.	+	* Teamwork and leadership skills.
−	* ~~Ability~~ to present findings and recommendations effectively.	+	* The ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.

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−	~~An information~~ and ~~communications technology~~ (ICT) ~~consultant~~ is a ~~professional appointed by the client~~ to ~~perform expert tasks related to ICT~~ on ~~a project~~.	+	Information Technology (IT) relates to technologies and equipment that can be used to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a specialist application of Information Technology that includes some aspect of communication. This might relate to; software development, mobile devices, cloud computing, data centres, cyber security, research networks, support and so on.

−	~~In partnership with clients, an~~ ICT consultant ~~aims~~ to advise on ~~how~~ the structure and efficiency of ICT systems in organisations ~~and~~ on projects.	+	An information and communications technology (ICT) consultant is a professional appointed to perform expert tasks related to ICT. ICT consultants can advise on the design, structure and efficiency of ICT systems in organisations or on specific projects.

	A consultant may be required to produce a business needs assessment and develop an information systems solution that meets the objectives identified by the organisation or project. Such needs might include connectivity, security, technical infrastructure issues, compliance with data protection, and so on.		A consultant may be required to produce a business needs assessment and develop an information systems solution that meets the objectives identified by the organisation or project. Such needs might include connectivity, security, technical infrastructure issues, compliance with data protection, and so on.

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An information and communications technology (ICT) consultant is a professional appointed by the client to perform expert tasks related to ICT on a project.

In partnership with clients, an ICT consultant aims to advise on how the structure and efficiency of ICT systems in organisations and on projects.

A consultant may be required to produce a business needs assessment and develop an information systems solution that meets the objectives identified by the organisation or project. Such needs might include connectivity, security, technical infrastructure issues, compliance with data protection, and so on.

ICT can be designed by consultants for buildings that are technology-rich with complex user needs, such as airports, hospitals and schools.

An ICT consultant may be appointed for various reasons, including the following:

* To provide external, objective advice and expertise.
* To provide recommendations on strategy, implementation, maintenance and organisation.
* For temporary assistance on a single project rather than hiring a permanent employee.
* To outsource all or part of the IT services from a specific company.

An ICT consultant will usually have a Bachelor’s degree in computer or information science, engineering or other computer-related field of study. Alternatively, they may have a business-related degree and a Master’s degree in a more ICT-related field.

The necessary skills required by an ICT consultant include the following:

* An ability to analyse complex data and computer systems.
* Ability to identify weaknesses, inefficiencies and threats to security.
* Creative approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to analyse and write code.
* Teamwork skills.
* Ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Appointing consultants.
* Building management systems.

* Consultant team.
* Excel and construction.
* Information and communications technology (ICT).
* Internet of things.
* Local area network.
* Project extranet.
* WiFi.

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