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
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.2008.4599803
