Re: CISIC: project approved

Ace Suares wrote:
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>>I look forward to hearing exactly what the objectives are for this
>>project. I'm assuming that it isn't to just put the computers in place,
>>the schools must have a longer term objective.
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>>Ross
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> Actually, the schools do NOT have a much in depth vision of anything at all. 

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> All in all I cross my fingers to see if they will catch in with the broader 
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Hmmm...

Experience shows that entering into this kind of activity always results 
  in failure unless there is enough infrastructure in place to support 
the  ongoing development and training of staff. You also identify the 
need to select the right software.

I understand this is only a pilot, but I recomend that you chack out a 
number of past projects that report their findings honestly so you can 
give them some real facts about failed projects. I know there was a 
major thing in Canada that went belly up because of lack of foresight, 
see if you can find that stuff.

Basically, they can (will?) buy into the idea of saving $X per machine, 
but if the systems are not used then whatever is spent is a waste of money.

Thinking about it, these kind of reports about large scale roll outs 
would be a great resource for CIS to reference. If anyone has ten 
minutes spare do a quick search and post the links up here.

Ross