Choosing Jordan for software development

PowerOne Software started when a team of software developers in the United States moved offshore to Amman, Jordan. We choose Amman - Jordan, because of its highly skilled IT talent, English speaking workforce, solid IT infrastructure, business friendly policies, and low costs; all necessary elements for success in information technology and global outsourcing services. These elements are drawing international attention to Jordan and its capital, Amman, earning both high rankings in the 2009 "Global Services Location Index" and "Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities" reports.

We also choose Jordan to deliver our software outsourcing services because of its openness to the world politically and economically. Jordan has excellent long-standing relationships and open trade agreements with the United States, European Union, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Jordan is one of the top 10 countries in globalization, according to the latest "Globlization Index" report.

Amman, where our main offices are located, offers our teams great working and living conditions. Amman is a thoroughly modern city that offers high standards of living, diverse culture, and excellent weather.

Information technology sector in Jordan

Jordan is emerging as a regional powerhouse in  information technology services, and is starting to be recognized for its growing global software outsourcing services. A skilled workforce, solid capabilities in IT, a supportive business climate, low costs, and the ability of IT companies to compete successfully internationally were stated as factors in earning Jordan 9th place in A.T. Kearney's 2009 Global Services Location Index. Another 2009 report by Global Services and Tholons on the top "Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities" placed Amman, the Jordanian capital, in the "Top 10 Aspirants" category. The information technology and communications sector contributes about 12 percent to Jordanian national GDP. After nearly tripling in size from 2003 to 2007, the sector continues to grow at a %50 percent annual rate.

Suitability for global software outsourcing

Jordan ranks 9th in the latest, 2007, A.T. Kearney Globalization Index, which ranks the most globalized nations in the world based on economic integration, technological connectivity, political engagement, and personal contact. Jordan has strong economic and political ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the United States of America, and the European Union. Jordan has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States that eliminates duties on good and services, opens market in many sectors including technology and communications, and provides for international standards for protection of intellectual property. Jordan is also an EU partner and is expected to receive "advanced status" with the EU by 2011. Jordan is a World Trade Organization (WTO) member.

About Jordan

Jordan is a modern Arab nation located in Western Asia in close proximity to Europe and Africa. The capital, Amman, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is today a thriving modern metropolis. It is also home to nearly half of Jordan's 6.3 million population.

The median age in Jordan is 23 years, making Jordan's population one of the youngest in the world. Jordanian society is predominantly middle class and very diverse. The Jordanian culture is based on Arabic traditions with significant Western influence, in particular in urban areas. The official language of Jordan is Arabic while English is an official second language. English is widely used in commerce, government, and pop culture, and is an obligatory learning in all private and public schools. French is a popular third language, and is an optional learning in most schools.

Unique tourist attractions in Jordan include Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Dead Sea, and the desert mountains of Wadi Rum. Jordan also features many religious and cultural historical sites dating back several thousand years.

The climate in Jordan is Mediterranean, with dry, warm summers and cool, humid winters.
Jordan is on GMT+2 (UTC+2) time zone and on GMT+3 (UTC+3) during summer Daylight Savings Time from April to September. The Jordanian currency is the Dinar (JD) and it is tied to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of $1 US =0.709 JD.