Re: Still don't understand how this happens
Recent history is littered with stories of companies (usually online retailers) who go TITSUP during peak buying periods (Christmas, Black Friday) etc.
The cause? Idiots in Suits Making Bad Economic Calculations. AKA as corporate airheads who won't listen to or seek expert advice.
They generally do this once or twice, losing millions each time. Eventually people start screaming and they hire a consultant or supplier who actually knows what they are doing. Gov IT seems to be the exception to this rule, I wonder why?.
Of course, the organizations getting it right the first time never make the headlines. Education is sorely needed, but there are always some those who will insist on learning the hard way.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
