%0 Journal Article %A Ahmet Denker %D 2007 %J International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 9, 2007 %T The Challenge of Large-Scale IT Projects %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10801 %V 9 %X The trend in the world of Information Technology (IT) is getting increasingly large and difficult projects rather than smaller and easier. However, the data on large-scale IT project success rates provide cause for concern. This paper seeks to answer why large-scale IT projects are different from and more difficult than other typical engineering projects. Drawing on the industrial experience, a compilation of the conditions that influence failure is presented. With a view to improve success rates solutions are suggested. %P 474 - 477