Information Technology

Resources

Website Resources

1. North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA)

   NCTA is the official voice of the Information Technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA is dedicated to growing and strengthening the IT industry through increasing public awareness and influencing key public policy issues.

   The website provides

   • Important technical statistics for North Carolina's information technology industry
   • List of key organizations connected with the information technology industry in North Carolina
     
     
2. Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)

   The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) is the leading trade association of the nation's information technology industry. The web site provides information about the IT industry, its issues, association programs, publications, meetings and seminars.

3. Council of Regional Information Technology Associations (CRITA)

   The Council of Regional Information Technology Associations (CRITA) represents over 50 IT and Technology trade organizations that in turn represent more than 22,000 technology-related companies in the Americas. Joan Myers, President of NCEITA is currently Chair of CRITA. The website provides important information on the public policy issues relevant to the industry.

4. Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina.

   The website provides a history of the creation of RTP, information for potential tenants, and facts and figures about Research Triangle Park including size of the park, companies, largest employers, workforce and long-term growth. There is also information on the community around RTP, such as educational institutions of note, local government and city guides.

5. Council for Entrepreneurial Development, Research Triangle Park, NC.

   The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1984 to stimulate the creation and growth of high-impact companies in the greater Research Triangle area. The website provides a forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers interested in the entrepreneurial potential of the area.

Books & Articles

1. Dalesio, Emery. 2004. "IBM in NC Hums at Center of Outsourcing Debate." USA Today, March 17.
2. Hardin, John and Chris Harder. 2003. "Tracking Innovation: North Carolina Innovation Index." North Carolina Board of Science and Technology.
3. Krishnan, Anne. 2004. "White-collar Jobs Once Outside the Global Economy Are Heading Overseas", Herald Sun, November 13.
4. Krishnan, Anne. 2004. "Wipro extends outsourcing boundaries", Herald Sun, November 14.
5. "North Carolina Information and Communication Technologies: Industry Profile." 2004. North Carolina Department of Commerce.
6. Vance, Ashlee. 2005. "How Dell Made North Carolina Beg For Business." The Register, January 21.

Recent News About Top North Carolina IT Companies

1. Mukherjee, Sougata. 2004. "Analysis: IBM's PC sale casts shadow on RTP operations." Triangle Business Journal, December 3.
2. "Are Your Vendors Providing More Value?" 2004. CIO Insight, December 1.
3. "SAS Becomes Member of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For 'Hall of Fame'." 2005. SAS Press Releases, January 12.