01-05-2010, 07:16 PM
I agree this kind of thread is required, to catch things that may otherwise fall throught the cracks.
As regarding un-utilized funds, IMHO has been used in the last many years a a means to thwart acquisition of key systems for security services, as well as to stifle funds for development of technology/systems with long gestation period.
Great tool to pay lip service with facts like: look we are providing funds for these starctegic venture, but nothing is coming out of the funded organizations.
These technology/systems development require long term continuity, in leadership, transparency (checks and balances), effective business process (approval/acquisition), commitment to schedule and contingency.
As regarding un-utilized funds, IMHO has been used in the last many years a a means to thwart acquisition of key systems for security services, as well as to stifle funds for development of technology/systems with long gestation period.
Great tool to pay lip service with facts like: look we are providing funds for these starctegic venture, but nothing is coming out of the funded organizations.
These technology/systems development require long term continuity, in leadership, transparency (checks and balances), effective business process (approval/acquisition), commitment to schedule and contingency.