Re: The problem is no senior technical people
I agree with most of what you are saying - but I am intrigued about why you think senior IT staff with historic knowledge are part of the problem?
I am such a person - my knowledge not only keeps archaic systems operational well beyond their intended life, I am also able to guide things forward into new environments/deployments with minimal disruption. I try to drive innovation and movement into new areas. I am extremely vocal when it comes to PHBs refusing to spend money to upgrade/transform their business systems.
I would suggest my 'out of date' knowledge is still very relevant when trying to maintain a service for the customer base. Your problem is with the PHBs refusing to spend money (as IT doesn't generate money in their eyes - its always seen as a burden), not with the people who work their asses off trying to keep what they have running.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
