China's emerging software industry

John McManus

International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2011, vol. 6, issue 3, 276-283

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to offer a point of view on the challenges China faces competing in a twenty‐first century software industry. Design/methodology/approach - The approach taken was desk research and conversations with other academics and industry experts. Findings - The paper suggests that China needs to overcome weaknesses in managerial and technical skills and focus on international markets where it is positive strengths. Practical implications - India provides some important and practical lessons for China's emerging software industry including those Chinese firms looking to increase their export revenues and presence around the globe. Originality/value - This paper provides insight into the issues and challenges faced by the Chinese software industry looking to expand within a global economy. The paper may also prove useful to those researchers interested in emerging economies.

Keywords: China; India; Software industry; IT services; Markets; Competition; Piracy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1108/17468801111144021

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