Case studies play a significant role in the design and implementation of information technology. This is due to the fact that the global information technology industry is almost influenced by the same technological trends and it is possible for them to share information regarding customization, updates and developments (Petrides 2000, 23). The design and application of information technology are generally associated with developments in information technology (Liebowitz and Khosrowpour 1997, 46). Although developments in information technology are occurring rapidly, it is essential to realize that these developments are occurring as a result of the fact that the information technology industry is a global industry and the design and application of information technology information are influenced by developments around the world. the globe at any given time (Schwalbe 2010, 52). As a result, it becomes essential to ensure information sharing and analysis. The use of case studies in the design and application of information technology allows individuals to build on the process that has already taken place (Hilton 2002, 10). It is for this reason that information technology case studies are often long and comprehensive, spanning a wide variety of issues. This feature of information technology case studies makes case studies invaluable. The information technology industry develops rapidly for numerous reasons. One of the main reasons why the information technology industry develops with such speed is the fact that the global information technology industry engages in a large degree of information sharing (Shearman 2006, 114). This allows people to avoid creating fog...... center of paper...... Idea Group Inc. p. 628. Kirk, A. (2009) “Information Technology,” New York: Infobase Publishing. P. 1069. Liebowitz, J. and Khosrowpour M. (1997) "Cases on Information Technology Management in Modern Organizations", London: Idea Group Inc. p. 4610. Petrides, L.A. (2000) 'Case Studies on Information Technology in Higher Education', London: Idea Group Inc. p. 2311. Schwalbe, K. (2010) “Information Technology Project Management,” Ohio: Cengage Learning. P. 5212. Shearman, J. (2006) 'Information Technology', New South Wales: Career FAQs. P. 11413. Simons, H. (2009) “Case Study Research in Practice”, London: SAGE Publications Ltd. p. 4114. Swanborn, P. (2010) 'Case study research: what, why and how?', London: SAGE Publications Ltd. p. 6615. Woodside, A. G. (2010) “Case Study Research: Theory, Methods, Practice,” New York: Emerald Group Publishing. P. 57