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The Outsourcer: The Story Of India'S It Revolution (History Of Computing)
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A History Of How India Became A Major Player In The Global Technology Industry, Mapping Technological, Economic, And Political Transformations.The Rise Of The Indian Information Technology Industry Is A Remarkable Economic Success Story. Software And Services Exports From India Amounted To Less Than $100 Million In 1990, And Today Come Close To $100 Billion. But, As Dinesh Sharma Explains In The Outsourcer, Indian It'S Success Has A Long Prehistory; It Did Not Begin With Software Support, Or With American Firms' Eager Recruitment Of Cheap And Plentiful Programming Labor, Or With India'S Economic Liberalization Of The 1990S. The Foundations Of India'S It Revolution Were Laid Long Ago, Even Before The Country'S Independence From British Rule In 1947, As Leading Indian Scientists Established Research Institutes That Became Centers For The Development Of Computer Science And Technology. The Miracle Of Indian It Is Actually A Story About The Long Work Of Converting Skills And Knowledge Into Capital And Wealth. With The Outsourcer, Sharma Offers The First Comprehensive History Of The Forces That Drove India'S It Success.Sharma Describes India'S Early Development Of Computer Technology, Part Of The Country'S Efforts To Achieve National Selfsufficiency, And Shows That Excessive State Control Stifled It Industry Growth Before Economic Policy Changed In 1991. He Traces The Rise And Fall (And Return) Of Ibm In India And The Emergence Of Pioneering Indigenous Hardware And Software Firms. He Describes The Satellite Communication Links And Statesponsored, Taxfree Technology Parks That Made Softwarerelated Outsourcing By Foreign Firms Viable, And The Tsunami Of Outsourcing Operations At The Beginning Of The New Millennium. It Is The Convergence Of Many Factors, From The Tradition Of Technical Education To The Rise Of Entrepreneurship To Advances In Communication Technology, That Have Made The Spectacular Growth Of India'S It Industry Possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Outsourcer: The Story of India's IT Revolution'? A: The book focuses on the history and development of India’s IT industry, exploring the economic, technological, and political transformations that contributed to its success.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Outsourcer' is Dinesh C. Sharma.
- Q: When was 'The Outsourcer' published? A: 'The Outsourcer' was published on January 1, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 274 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Outsourcer' suitable for readers not familiar with technology? A: Yes, the book is written to be accessible and provides a comprehensive overview of India's IT evolution, making it suitable for general readers.
- Q: Does this book discuss the impact of economic policies on India's IT sector? A: Yes, it discusses how economic policies, especially those enacted in 1991, influenced the growth and development of India's IT industry.
- Q: What key themes are explored in 'The Outsourcer'? A: Key themes include the historical development of computer technology in India, the role of state policies, and the emergence of entrepreneurship in the IT sector.
- Q: Is there a focus on any specific companies in the book? A: Yes, the book traces the rise and fall of major companies, including IBM, and highlights pioneering indigenous firms in the IT industry.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for students studying technology or economics? A: Absolutely, it provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and economic policy, making it a useful resource for students in those fields.