Be Global in the Flat World

Be Global in the Flat World An Information Technology Strategy

Strategy
Strategy – “a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result”
The IT Strategy for Today?
Be GLOBAL
The desired result?
Cost savings, productivity -> Growth

The Flat World
“’ [T]he playing field is being leveled .’”
“ Indians and Chinese were going to compete for work like never before, and Americans weren't ready…”
“ Several technological and political forces have converged , and that has produced a global, Web-enabled playing field that allows for multiple forms of collaboration without regard to geography or distance - or soon, even language.”
- Thomas Friedman

Current State
57% significantly increased offshore work in past 18 months
Growth strategy “critical” driver for 84%
48% started "global software development initiatives" within the past one to three years
EMEA is big!
Software & Information Industry Association (siia.net) Report on Global Software Development:

Easier than you think!
“ We came to India for the costs , we stayed for the quality , and now we’re investing for the innovation .”
- Dan Scheinman, Cisco Senior VP

The Result?
It works:
Achieving 80-100% of cost savings goals
73% reported a positive impact on profits
66% claim quality of work is above average compared to onshore staff
25% rating quality as “excellent” or “outstanding”
“ It is up to America to manage its own expectation on China and India as either a threat or opportunity.”
- Chindia

For Consultants
How to compete as a consultant?
Process Management
CIO Magazine: The Hottest Jobs in Information Technology: Offshore Project Manager
“ A U.S.-based manager who plans, oversees and coordinates projects with offshore components. The manager… ensures that offshore vendors meet project requirements… ”
Advisory Services
eWeek: As IT Outsourcing Deals Grow, So Do Advisory Firms

Be Global in the Flat World

by Robert Shedd on Mar 14, 2007

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