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Assessing the Impacts of Changes in the Information Technology R&D Ecosystem

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 39,17 MB

Release : 2009-03-16

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0309177383

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Book Description

The U.S. information technology (IT) research and development (R&D) ecosystem was the envy of the world in 1995. However, this position of leadership is not a birthright, and it is now under pressure. In recent years, the rapid globalization of markets, labor pools, and capital flows have encouraged many strong national competitors. During the same period, national policies have not sufficiently buttressed the ecosystem, or have generated side effects that have reduced its effectiveness. As a result, the U.S. position in IT leadership today has materially eroded compared with that of prior decades, and the nation risks ceding IT leadership to other nations within a generation. Assessing the Impacts of Changes in the Information Technology R&D Ecosystem calls for a recommitment to providing the resources needed to fuel U.S. IT innovation, to removing important roadblocks that reduce the ecosystem's effectiveness in generating innovation and the fruits of innovation, and to becoming a lead innovator and user of IT. The book examines these issues and makes recommendations to strengthen the U.S. IT R&D ecosystem.



Outsourcing and Offshoring of Professional Services: Business Optimization in a Global Economy

Author : Gupta, Amar

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 440 pages

File Size : 41,62 MB

Release : 2008-03-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1599049732

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"This book discusses the considerations and implications surrounding the outsourcing and offshoring of professional services, such as software development computer-aided design, and healthcare, from multiple global perspectives. This book, offers industry professionals, policymakers, students, and educators with a balance between a broad overview and detailed analysis of offshore outsourcing, would make an invaluable addition to any reference library"--Provided by publisher.



Services Offshoring and its Impact on the Labor Market

Author : Deborah Winkler

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 314 pages

File Size : 42,30 MB

Release : 2009-09-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3790821993

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Services – from information technology to research to finance – are now as subject to international trade as goods have been for decades. What are the labor market consequences of the recent surge in services offshoring? While offshoring has traditionally been found to affect only less-skilled workers in industrialized countries, this study finds that services offshoring also has negative consequences for high-skilled workers. Focusing on the case of Germany, Deborah Winkler shows how services offshoring has grown, who is most affected and what policy makers can do. Winkler measures the impact of services offshoring on German productivity, employment, and employment structure. She provides a well-balanced synthesis of theoretical insights, detailed empirical analysis, and economic policy recommendations. Although her main focus is on the case of Germany, many insights are also applicable to other developed countries.



Technology Development

Author : Tugrul U. Daim

Publisher : Springer

Page : 303 pages

File Size : 12,81 MB

Release : 2014-05-28

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3319056514

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Book Description

Developing new products, services, systems and processes has become an imperative for any firm expecting to thrive in today’s fast-paced and hyper-competitive environment. This volume integrates academic and practical insights to present fresh perspectives on new product development and innovation, showcasing lessons learned on the technological frontier. The first part emphasizes decision making. The second part focuses on technology evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, material selection and scenarios. The third part features in-depth case studies to present innovation management tools, such as customer needs identification, technology standardization and risk management. The fourth part highlights important international trends, such as globalization and outsourcing. Finally the fifth part explores social and political aspects.



The Offshoring of Engineering

Author : National Academy of Engineering

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 38,95 MB

Release : 2008-08-14

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0309114837

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Book Description

The engineering enterprise is a pillar of U.S. national and homeland security, economic vitality, and innovation. But many engineering tasks can now be performed anywhere in the world. The emergence of "offshoring"- the transfer of work from the United States to affiliated and unaffiliated entities abroad - has raised concerns about the impacts of globalization. The Offshoring of Engineering helps to answer many questions about the scope, composition, and motivation for offshoring and considers the implications for the future of U.S. engineering practice, labor markets, education, and research. This book examines trends and impacts from a broad perspective and in six specific industries - software, semiconductors, personal computer manufacturing, construction engineering and services, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. The Offshoring of Engineering will be of great interest to engineers, engineering professors and deans, and policy makers, as well as people outside the engineering community who are concerned with sustaining and strengthening U.S. engineering capabilities in support of homeland security, economic vitality, and innovation.



Global IT Outsourcing

Author : Sundeep Sahay

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 45,48 MB

Release : 2003-11-20

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1139438212

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This book offers key insights into how to manage software development across international boundaries. It is based on a series of case studies looking at the relationships between firms from North America, the UK, Japan and Korea with Indian software houses. In these case studies, which have typically been compiled over a 3-4 year timespan, the authors analyse the multi-faceted challenges encountered in managing these Global Software Alliances (GSAs). These challenges range from the conflicts that managers face when dealing with distance, to the tensions of transferring knowledge across time and space, to issues in trying to establish universal standards in a context of constant change, and the problems of identity that developers and clients experience in having to deal with different organizations and countries. Throughout the book, the authors draw on their extensive research and experience to offer constructive advice on how to manage GSAs more effectively.



IT Outsourcing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author : St.Amant, Kirk

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 2511 pages

File Size : 32,53 MB

Release : 2009-07-31

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1605667714

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Book Description

"This book covers a wide range of topics involved in the outsourcing of information technology through state-of-the-art collaborations of international field experts"--Provided by publisher.



Outsourcing and Offshoring in the 21st Century: A Socio-Economic Perspective

Author : Kehal, Harbhajan

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 482 pages

File Size : 19,70 MB

Release : 2006-03-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1591408776

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Book Description

"This book discusses the economic impacts of outsourcing and off shoring to the developing countries and developed countries and the short term and long term implications"--Provided by publisher.



Software Engineering Approaches for Offshore and Outsourced Development

Author : Bertrand Meyer

Publisher : Springer

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 33,23 MB

Release : 2007-09-22

Category : Computers

ISBN : 354075542X

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Book Description

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the First International Conference on Software Engineering Approaches for Offshore and Outsourced Development, SEAFOOD 2007, Zurich, Switzerland, in February 2007. The 15 revised full papers constitute a balanced mix of academic and industrial aspects and address topical regions such as processes, education, country reports, evaluation and assessment, communication and distribution, as well as tools.



Research Anthology on Agile Software, Software Development, and Testing

Author : Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 2164 pages

File Size : 35,61 MB

Release : 2021-11-26

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1668437031

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Software development continues to be an ever-evolving field as organizations require new and innovative programs that can be implemented to make processes more efficient, productive, and cost-effective. Agile practices particularly have shown great benefits for improving the effectiveness of software development and its maintenance due to their ability to adapt to change. It is integral to remain up to date with the most emerging tactics and techniques involved in the development of new and innovative software. The Research Anthology on Agile Software, Software Development, and Testing is a comprehensive resource on the emerging trends of software development and testing. This text discusses the newest developments in agile software and its usage spanning multiple industries. Featuring a collection of insights from diverse authors, this research anthology offers international perspectives on agile software. Covering topics such as global software engineering, knowledge management, and product development, this comprehensive resource is valuable to software developers, software engineers, computer engineers, IT directors, students, managers, faculty, researchers, and academicians.