Based on a follow-up item: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9179121/IBM_takes_blame_for_massive_bank_system_failure
The short answer is: yes. It was an operator error. Now, I'll sit back and enjoy the debate on the question if an 'operator error' counts as a 'glitch'. For the opening shot in this, I'd argue: yes. While no system can ever be totally idiot proof, human intervention can be counted on as a failure mode. Besides, it should have taken more than one idiot to do the job. :-) -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark T. Regan, K8MTR Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: FYI: Did a mainframe glitch trigger DBS Bank outage? http://business Just FYI, there's a news article on this subject at http://business.asiaone.com/Business/News/Story/A1Story20100709-226140.html Thanks, Mark Regan ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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
