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CITI & the World of Software Joyce Plotkin Mass Software Council www.masoftware.org
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Goal for Today What is going on in the software industry today? What does the future hold? What are the implications for higher education?
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Changes in the Software Industry Consolidation Convergence Maturing of the industry Software as enabler of new business models Disruptive forces Open Source Offshore Outsourcing
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Future of the Industry Glass – half empty or half full? Another wave of innovation – yes or no? Are there any big opportunities left?
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Opportunities Wireless Voice, video, imaging Messaging Time-savers/ productivity enhancers Security Open source tools and products Embedded systems Robotics Games Nanotech RFID Intersection of biotech and info tech
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Implications for Higher Ed Demand for: IT Purchasing - up IT Workers - shortage anticipated Skills – technical and non-technical
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Broad Set of Technical Skills Systems level languages – C++, Java Scripting languages – PERL, PHP, PYTHON C – used in Linux/open source Languages like LISP – for theory Standards – XML, HTTP, SMTP Security Modular software Usability lab experience Understanding of intellectual property
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Non-technical Skills Critical thinking skills Good oral/written communications skills Global orientation Flexibility Ability to think outside the box Ability to lead/work in teams Ability to function at Internet speed Ability to take risks Ability to be lifelong learners Business, management, entrepreneurial studies
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