DocumentCode
2584517
Title
Global sourcing of information technology in the Middle East: The case of Qatar
Author
Mansar, Selma Limam ; Weinberg, Randy
Author_Institution
Carnegie Mellon Univ. in Qatar, Doha
fYear
2008
fDate
27-31 July 2008
Firstpage
1837
Lastpage
1842
Abstract
In this paper we review the status of Information Technology development, deployment and management in Qatar. We discuss different types of activities, ownership models, management and opportunities in various sectors: private, e-government, and education. Qatarpsilas recent experience in rapid development may serve as an example for other countries or regions on a rapid growth path.
Keywords
DP industry; DP management; information technology; outsourcing; IT deployment; IT development; IT management; Middle East; Qatar; e-government sector; education sector; global sourcing; information technology; ownership models; private sector; Companies; Economic forecasting; Economic indicators; Fuel economy; Government; Information technology; Outsourcing; Petroleum; Power generation economics; Technology management;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Management of Engineering & Technology, 2008. PICMET 2008. Portland International Conference on
Conference_Location
Cape Town
Print_ISBN
978-1-890843-17-5
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-890843-18-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PICMET.2008.4599803
Filename
4599803
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