One thing I have noticed from the GFC, is that management are no longer
impressed by sparkle. They are looking for delivery and some of the market
leaders have a reputation for not delivering, for cost blowouts and failure to
perform to expectations. When times are tight, management are
I applaud David's comments - probably because they all happen to
agree with my own views (LOL). I'll add a note that I frequently
see in business magazines and other media: One of the major
features that business owners and IT Managers don't have in their
modern software is the versatility to
