
IBM..... hrm... that's that outfit based in Bangalore, right??
IBM could face a $120m bill after losing its case against the US state of Indiana over a botched government project. A ruling [PDF] from the Indiana State Supreme Court this week sided with the government in finding Big Blue in breach of contract following the failed launch of a web portal. Each side had filed against the …
If El Reg wanted to spend several months checking around, this Indiana situation would be only one of many IBM Global nightmares. The provence of British Columbia has some interesting things to say. Oh, let's not forget what happened with the big utility data play in the NYC area.
- Maxwell Knight
<sarcasm> Are you really insinuating that getting rid of experienced staff that knew how to make stuff that actually worked (but somehow were under the delusion that their abilities made them eligible to receive decent wages) and replacing them with inexperienced guys that have no idea of what they actually are supposed to make and how to do it (but are dirt cheap) could possibly result in piss poor performance? Surely not. Every consultancy will disprove you right away. </sarcasm>
How can you spend $1.2 billion on a "Web portal"?
It probably uses Z-series to talk to the internet and other money-wasting solutions.
Sounds like a visit from the state auditor is needed!
PS Ask any commercial firm how much they spent for their whole website....I bet it was just a bit cheaper!