This study investigates the critical role of information technology integration in enhancing project risk management, specifically examining the mediating effect of risk identification effectiveness. Based on a quantitative approach, the study collected data from 173 respondents working in the construction, engineering, and telecommunication sectors using a comprehensive questionnaire. We employed Smart PLS-SEM for data analysis to test the study hypotheses. Our findings reveal that IT integration significantly and positively influences both risk identification effectiveness and overall project risk management. Importantly, the study confirms the mediating role of risk identification effectiveness, indicating that IT's contribution to successful project risk management is significantly enhanced when it empowers teams to identify potential risks early and accurately. These findings indicate the strategic importance for organizations in these sectors to prioritize investments in IT solutions that not only streamline project management processes but also specifically enhance risk identification capabilities. Discussion and conclusion were depicted at the end of work.

This study investigates the impact of various IT tools on project management efficiency within the public sector, specifically examining the mediating role of team communication quality. The study utilized a quantitative approach, data was collected from 197 public sector organizations across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon. The study employed PLS-SEM to analyze the relationships between project management software, communication platforms, collaboration tools, team communication quality, and project management efficiency. The findings confirm that project management software, communication platforms, and collaboration tools each positively influence project management efficiency. Moreover, the study reveals the crucial mediating role of team communication quality. Specifically, the positive impact of these IT tools on project management efficiency is significantly channeled through their ability to enhance team communication. These findings underscore the importance for public sector organizations to not only invest in diverse IT tools but also to prioritize initiatives that foster effective team communication to maximize project success and overall organizational efficiency.