Factors intensifying centralisation of information technology in Iran

چکیده مقاله

In this article, factors responsible for increased centralisation of information technology (CIT) are explained. Although, there are a large number of complex causes behind CIT and their roots in Iran, in this paper, the followings have been considered: defining mega projects in information technology (IT) without expert preliminary analysis, exaggerating the outcome of works carried out, down-up centralisation, centralised governmental controlled of media especially TV and Radio, IT centralised expert conferences, workshops, and educational centres in the capital. The circumstances surrounding these causes are described by examples, due to the unique course of IT development in Iran which is different to many other countries with similar potentials. Interestingly, these causes and their aftermath would easily be understood as normal consequences of the trend, IT development has forced upon Iran. As such, the challenges encountered should be understood based on their specific characteristics.