Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) signed a contract with Gartner Inc. the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company to conduct a study on the Pakistan IT Industry. The contract was signed at 10:00 a.m. on May 14th 2007 at PSEB Head office Islamabad in the presence of Secretary IT, MD PSEB President PASHA and VP Gartner Consulting. Dr. Tony Murphy, Vice President, Gartner Consulting arrived in Islamabad on 13th May, to deliver the technology related insight needed to boost the IT Industry in Pakistan. He will be in Pakistan from May 14th to 19th 2007, to undertake a review and study of the existing conditions of the Pakistani IT sector with particular emphasis on the software and IT services sector. The study will also develop a practical strategic blueprint for the sector to achieve a step-change improvement in the performance of the IT Industry.
Dr. Tony Murphy would act as Engagement Manager and Chief Author for this study. His recent book ‘Achieving Value from Technology: A Practical Guide for Today’s Executive’ (Wiley/Gartner Press) has become an international best seller and is becoming standard practice for many organisations world-wide. His new book ‘Succeeding in the Knowledge Economy’ lays heavy focus on developing a national ICT sector and also investigates why some regions have succeeded in the Knowledge Economy and others have lagged. He assisted a number of software companies in the Gulf region in their product planning, marketing and corporate development strategies.
“We are extremely happy with this success in bringing the world’s leading IT research company to Pakistan. Specifically the caliber of the lead researcher, Dr. Tony Murphy, Vice President, Gartner Consulting is very strong. He is the author of two highly regarded and highly referenced books on the role of technology in development” said Mr. Yusuf Hussain, Managing Director, PSEB, on the occasion.
During the signing of the agreement, Mr. Farrukh Qayyum, Secretary, Ministry of IT said “This is a very important moment in PSEB and IT Industry’s journey to progress. We hope Gartner will give us a lot of value and leverage our hopes and strengths.”
“Technology based businesses will be the key to national success in the coming years. Pakistan has ambitious plans in this regard and Gartner is pleased to assist the country achieve its objectives” stated Dr. Murphy.
“The Pakistan IT industry is the most dynamic and vibrant sector in the region. With year-on-year growth of 50%, the IT sector is booming in Pakistan. The launch of the study by Gartner will go a long way in creating awareness of this exciting industry in Pakistan.” Mr. Ashraf Kapadia, President PASHA, said on the occasion.