Deciphering software outsourcing impeding factors (IFs) using multidimensional analytical techniques

Muhammad Saqib; Ibrar Ali Shah; Ijazul Haq; Muhammad Faisal Abrar; Sadaqat Jan; Muhammad Faisal Nadeem

doi:10.1016/j.infsof.2026.108124

journal article Jul 01, 2026

Deciphering software outsourcing impeding factors (IFs) using multidimensional analytical techniques

Muhammad Saqib

Ibrar Ali Shah Ijazul Haq

Muhammad Faisal Abrar Sadaqat Jan Muhammad Faisal Nadeem

Information and Software Technology Vol. 195 pp. 108124 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Jul 01, 2026
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Muhammad Saqib, Ibrar Ali Shah, Ijazul Haq, et al. (2026). Deciphering software outsourcing impeding factors (IFs) using multidimensional analytical techniques. Information and Software Technology, 195, 108124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infsof.2026.108124

Deciphering software outsourcing impeding factors (IFs) using multidimensional analytical techniques

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