IT Industry Success in Small Countr es: The Cases of Finland and New Zealand
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Given the importance of the information technology industry in todays global economy, much recent research has focused on the relative success of small countries in fostering IT industries. This case examines the factors of IT industry success in small developed countries, and compares two such countries, Finland and New Zealand. Finland and New Zealand are alike in many respects, yet Finlands IT industry is more successful than New Zealands. Three major factors that impact on the development of a successful IT industry are identified: the extent of government IT promotion, the level of research and development, and the existence of an education system that produces IT-literate graduates.
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IT Industry Success in Small Countries: The Cases of Finland and New Zealand
Given the importance of the information technology industry in todays global economy, much recent research has focused on the relative success of small countries in fostering IT industries. This article examines the factors of IT industry success in small developed countries, and compares two such countries, Finland and New Zealand. Finland and New Zealand are alike in many respects, yet Finla...
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تاریخ انتشار 2015