Very true. But consider the business needs of each of these entities are unique. There are many, many good reasons for each to have its own sandbox. To include a recent audit edict: one application per server.
Point is that our speculation is just that. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Fochtman Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: News : IBM and outsourcing in Texas ------------------------<snip>--------------------------- What happens in real life is some department or location finds it easier, cheaper, and/or better (for that department's job), to have its own computer rather than work through the bureaucracy. Centralized planning has its downsides (look at collectivism examples). ----------------------<unsnip>--------------------------- I have to point out that some of these decisions are also made from feelings of "territory". Resource sharing often goes by the board because nobody will allow someone else to be in control of the resources, whether the resources are people or computer centers, or anything else for that matter. NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
