>From http://www.statesman.com/
".. officials said that as many as 31 data centers, 16 mainframe computers and more than 7,000 servers at 1,300 locations could be covered by the contract." "...562 state jobs will be affected by the outsourcing but that 41 percent of those are vacant." Interesting numbers. Especially the vacancies. Frankly, taking the mission out of 27 different agencies and into a single business unit seems like it ought to save a ton of money. Yes, politics are certainly involved in this decision, but this is the State of Texas, not the Federal government. Many governmental processes mandate taking low bids. - Texas Native and resident. Those are my tax dollars at work. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------<snip>--------------------------- > I was just told that the Austin newspapers are running a story on : > > The State of Texas , 31 computer centers are all being outsourced to IBM. > > Conclusion : Is this the start of the big Federal cuts coming down the > line because we need a democracy in IRAQ or do we have to thank > GArtner for their brilliant report provided to the new IT Manager of > the State of Texas ? 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
