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By bfwebster on Jan 23, 2008 in IT project disputes, Main, Patterns | 0 Comments
…this IT project out of Sydney appears to fit the bill:
Ten years after it was first announced and almost $100 million later, Sydney is no closer to a cashless public transport ticketing system after the NSW Government was forced to terminate its contract for the troubled Tcard.
Transport Minister John Watkins announced the contract with Integrated [...]
By bfwebster on Jan 10, 2008 in IT Project Management, IT project disputes, Main | 2 Comments
A number of times over the past 13 years I have been asked to review an existing (and usually large-scale) IT project, figure out where it stands, and make recommendations as to how to get it back on track. I have found that a small number of questions will usually get me to the heart [...]
By bfwebster on Jan 8, 2008 in IT project disputes, Main, Patterns | 0 Comments
This is a new pattern, one not explicitly called out in my original white paper (though hinted at in a few places).
Summary: A client starts a large IT project that involves one or more outside firms (consultants, vendors, developers, manufacturers). Within the client organization, a champion arises (or is appointed) for this project. The project [...]
By bfwebster on Dec 7, 2007 in IT project disputes, ITSF White Paper, Main, Patterns | 0 Comments
[Adapted from Patterns in IT Litigation: Systems Failure (1976-2000)]
Having reviewed these cases and the patterns they exhibit, some practical suggestions come to mind.
By bfwebster on Dec 7, 2007 in IT project disputes, ITSF White Paper, Main, Patterns | 0 Comments
[Adapted from Patterns in IT Litigation: Systems Failure (1976-2000)]
Summary: The manufacturer makes some change in the functionality or configuration of the system, which is already in use. The change results in unpleasant or unintended consequences for one or more clients.