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Lots of people complaining about state-run projects or suppliers who do stuff on the cheap but I think the simple fact is that in most people's minds, buying a

Lots of people complaining about state-run projects or suppliers who do stuff on the cheap but I think the simple fact is that in most people's minds, buying a "IT system" is like buying a car except that the car is built from scratch each time even though the customer wants off-the-shelf prices. How many applications do we create that all do exactly the same thing? Payments, customer details, tasks, shopping baskets, items for sale etc. and how many times have we rebuilt all of that from the ground up with all the risks? Even if we know what we are doing, it is easy enough to forget something, for someone who didn't know what they were doing to build part of it, to cost enormous money to plumb together a tonne of bespoke parts. I think the solution is 1) We need much better regulation of who has the relevant skills to do work to the required standard, we still allow untrained and unqualified people to build banking apps etc. 2) We need to create something that allows us to possibly certify implementations of standard functionality so they can be used to create standard applications, just like Peugeot might buy engines from Toyota that they know already work. We talk about freedom of thought and creativity but the price of reliable and trustworthy software is probably only going to come by establishing a much higher level of quality - hopefully minus some of the BS you get with some accreditations.

HPsquared 3y ago
It's a lot like building houses. Lots of manual processing and making the standard formula fit the specific application.
BoxFour 3y ago
It appears as though you are merely rehashing the realm of SAAS and, to compound matters, the labyrinthine government contracting procedure. The market already boasts software solutions that are more or less ready-made, precisely catering to your described needs, particularly concerning areas like payments. However, governmental entities abstain from employing such software, as their provider selection process deliberately embraces a convoluted nature to sidestep any hint of impropriety. Thus, the government contracting industry flourishes—a cohort proficient in maneuvering through the intricate channels of governmental procurement. Most private enterprises that excel in providing top-tier services opt out of engaging in this government contracting labyrinth because it's not worth the headache. It involves an assortment of antiquated procedures and certifications that the private sector seldom finds worthwhile to partake in, as they exclusively pertain to the realm of government contracting and are often accompanied by a disheartening degree of bureaucratic rigmarole. Deciphering a pathway towards resolving this predicament would transcend the mere realm of overhauling regulations; rather, it necessitates the overhaul of modern bureaucracy and solving the arduous struggle government faces to keep pace with fast-evolving fields like technology. Basically: Good luck with that!

HPsquared 3y ago

It's a lot like building houses. Lots of manual processing and making the standard formula fit the specific application.

BoxFour 3y ago

It appears as though you are merely rehashing the realm of SAAS and, to compound matters, the labyrinthine government contracting procedure. The market already boasts software solutions that are more or less ready-made, precisely catering to your described needs, particularly concerning areas like payments. However, governmental entities abstain from employing such software, as their provider selection process deliberately embraces a convoluted nature to sidestep any hint of impropriety. Thus, the government contracting industry flourishes—a cohort proficient in maneuvering through the intricate channels of governmental procurement. Most private enterprises that excel in providing top-tier services opt out of engaging in this government contracting labyrinth because it's not worth the headache. It involves an assortment of antiquated procedures and certifications that the private sector seldom finds worthwhile to partake in, as they exclusively pertain to the realm of government contracting and are often accompanied by a disheartening degree of bureaucratic rigmarole. Deciphering a pathway towards resolving this predicament would transcend the mere realm of overhauling regulations; rather, it necessitates the overhaul of modern bureaucracy and solving the arduous struggle government faces to keep pace with fast-evolving fields like technology. Basically: Good luck with that!