October 22, 2010
In yesterday’s post “eVA: Your Still The One!,” I had provided a number of insights into why Virginia’s program continues to be one of the most enduring examples of a procurement initiative that has and continues to deliver results. While there are other programs to which I can refer in the context of being successful such […]
October 21, 2010
You are still the one that makes me shout Still the one and I wouldn’t switch We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one… Lyrics from the song “Still The One” by Orleans With the decision to resume my speaking schedule (I had taken time off to write three books), I have had the […]
October 12, 2010
In an earlier dispatch from the IBX Capgemini conference in Stockholm this past week I talked about the “integrity of sharing” that marked one of the best conferences with which I have had the privilege to be a part. The candor, unique insights and meaningful expertise created a truly collaborative environment in which participants and […]
UK Government Puts An End To The Gravy Days of Big Budget IT Initiatives: Another Nail for Large ERP Vendors?!
December 3, 2010
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Cabinet Office minister, Francis Maude, speaking at a meeting attended by 31 major government suppliers including BT, Hewlett Packard, IBM and CapGemini, claimed that large-scale bespoke IT systems – many of which have gone significantly over budget in the past – would henceforth be replaced by less expensive and “off the shelf” offerings. from UK […]