Wayne’s notes include details that pertain to the characteristics of useful information. his notes about double-checking the statistical analyses performed by the software are in reference to theaccuracy of information. figuring out cost-effective ways to acquire, process, store, retrieve, and communicate useful information has led to the vastly expanding and innovative field of information technology. the hewlett-packard corporation (hp) is one of the world’s largest information technology companies and is constantly working to develop new technologies in this field. here is an example: