Ben Balter 6/12/2013

An open letter to government CIOs

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The article is a direct address to government Chief Information Officers, critiquing common failures in public-sector IT projects. It argues the core problem is one of execution style, not resources, and advocates for a shift towards smaller, quicker wins. It provides a practical style guide emphasizing lean solutions, iterative development, decentralized systems, and open standards to improve software delivery.

An open letter to government CIOs

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