According to ND Century Code (Chapter 54.59.01), Information Technology means the use of hardware, software, services, and supporting infrastructure to manage and deliver information using voice, data, and video. To further this definition for the sake of IT budgeting, ITD offers the following guidance.
Short code is a popular form of mobile marketing, and one that many businesses may want to consider. Short code is just one type of SMS (short message service) marketing, however, so it is important to understand what short code is and how short code works to decide if it is right for your business.
A short code is a five- or six-digit number to which text messages can be sent from a mobile phone. Wireless subscribers send text messages to short codes to access a wide variety of mobile content. Common short codes are easy to remember and are compatible across all participating carriers.