This issue is likely with large corp and government organizations. In short, the usual answer to your question is that there is very little you can do, unless you have far too much free time on your hands.
The decision to not adopt newer web technologies -- regardless of whether the decision is good or not-so-good -- is *usually* done from the position of erring on the side of safety and security vs. newer technology where many securities issues just aren't known. Holding aside the occassional beaucrat that staunchly stands by his position, because he/she is in a position of power; the organization usually believes that they are doing so with the *organization's best interests* in mind. On the other side of the argument -- your side -- they are presented with a handful of Flash developers/designers presenting an argument along the lines of, "It's safer than the previous version. What more proof do you need. Here take a look at the company's web site and see the other organization's using their technology." (I can already feel their eyes rolling.) Now as far as changing their opinion, that requires a lot of time and manpower. Even if you put together a well-rounded dog-and-pony show for them, the weight they give your presentation/position is going to be largely based on your position. if your job is not "internet security specialist", you might want to focus your energy on what you do best. (Assuming that your title is something other than, "new technology implementation specialist".) -----Original Message----- From: Chris Velevitch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Flashcoders mailing list; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Flashcoders] Flash Player and IT Security Policies A large corporate/government organisation's IT department has refused to update the flash player due "IT security policy". Any ideas on why they would do that and what can be done to convince them to change? _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
