Position Statement: Evolving Software Models for Global Organizations

In an increasingly global world, organizations are opening up to working across diverse geographies and providing goods and / or services across boundaries. This need to globalize stems from increased stakeholders demands on RoI, increased competition and an ever shrinking pie of the market share for organizations not able to adapt. Revenues and costs remain the two main driving factors. This need to globalize brings with it a multitude of operational challenges, including the need for a global IT program and a need for global software delivery. IT programs are increasingly architected at global levels, with specific local flavors to deal with a mix of operating environments and operational frameworks. Global software systems like this are characterized by their flexibility, fast speed of deployment, scalability and ability to adapt to local needs.