But no more. Trade barriers are tumbling, supply chains stretch from the first world to the third, and business with an Internet presence suddenly finds itself slugging it out globally online.
Globalization makes the e-commerce revolution look like a street skirmish.
And, as usual, IT is right in the thick of things. In this Special Report, check out the political pitfalls, disasters and career opportunities that are possible when you re forced onto the world stage. IT leaders who oversee international IT operations face a host of problems, including overcoming language and cultural differences, telecommunications headaches and a lack of standards for electronic exchanges. A succesful strategy requires central planning and setting some common standards. For companies doing business on a global basis, meeting the demands of staffing an IT operation requires more than just competitive compensation packages.