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]]> By: Dave Kellogg http://www.kellblog.com/2009/10/14/dear-cio-stop-writing-big-checks-for-commodity-database-software/comment-page-1/#comment-2008 Dave Kellogg Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:04:10 +0000 http://test.kellblog.com/2009/10/14/dear-cio-stop-writing-big-checks-for-commodity-database-software/#comment-2008 Thanks Issac. Sometimes you just need to call them as you see them. I understand why organizations pushed towards standardization, but the result is what I'd consider a micro/macro dysfunction -- the strategy that's good for each player individually tends not to be good for the whole. Ergo, I predict pressure will continue to build until something pops and people (probably again collectively) try a new approach.<br /><br />I couldn't agree more you point about "offensive" (as opposed to defensive) technology investment.<br /><br />Best,<br />Dave Thanks Issac. Sometimes you just need to call them as you see them. I understand why organizations pushed towards standardization, but the result is what I'd consider a micro/macro dysfunction — the strategy that's good for each player individually tends not to be good for the whole. Ergo, I predict pressure will continue to build until something pops and people (probably again collectively) try a new approach.

I couldn't agree more you point about "offensive" (as opposed to defensive) technology investment.

Best,
Dave

]]> By: Isaac Sacolick http://www.kellblog.com/2009/10/14/dear-cio-stop-writing-big-checks-for-commodity-database-software/comment-page-1/#comment-2007 Isaac Sacolick Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:52:38 +0000 http://test.kellblog.com/2009/10/14/dear-cio-stop-writing-big-checks-for-commodity-database-software/#comment-2007 Dave - I love the passion behind this post. Going to the mattresses? <br /><br />In all seriousness, you make some very fine points especially about paying too much for commodity software and oversubscribing to standardization.<br /><br />Another point I would make is, what tools are you investing in that will help your organization differentiate and innovate? Dave – I love the passion behind this post. Going to the mattresses?

In all seriousness, you make some very fine points especially about paying too much for commodity software and oversubscribing to standardization.

Another point I would make is, what tools are you investing in that will help your organization differentiate and innovate?

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