Ben Balter • 12/17/2014

The myth of government IT

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This article critiques the outdated assumptions and bureaucratic myths that hinder innovation in government IT. It contrasts the rapid adoption of open source and modern frameworks in the private sector with the risk-averse, legacy-bound culture of public agencies, highlighting the need to overcome fear, uncertainty, and doubt to enable progress.

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