http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle5645288.ece
"............We need to move in the direction of what are known as “open standards” - in effect, creating a common language for government IT. This technical change is crucial because it allows different types of software and systems to work side by side in government.
At a stroke it means big projects can be split into smaller elements, which can be delivered by different suppliers and then bolted together. Because smaller projects are inherently less risky, this approach reduces the chance of cost overruns and opens up the procurement process to innovative start-ups........."
Makes sense to me.
"............We need to move in the direction of what are known as “open standards” - in effect, creating a common language for government IT. This technical change is crucial because it allows different types of software and systems to work side by side in government.
At a stroke it means big projects can be split into smaller elements, which can be delivered by different suppliers and then bolted together. Because smaller projects are inherently less risky, this approach reduces the chance of cost overruns and opens up the procurement process to innovative start-ups........."
Makes sense to me.
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