Re:Common Problem: Common Solution. (Score 1)

One would think. Although I've been surprised by how many technology firms I've worked with (for example) that have pretty decent products and yet just terrible IT departments. Often, it seems, this is a product of two factors: 1, inside a technology firm, IT is often not seen as the prestigious career path, and 2, often IT ignorance is compensated by technically minded staff. I've worked with several software firms, for instance, where the IT department was essentially there for the marketing folks; the developers all ran their own mail servers because they preferred more control over the technology.

Although obviously this varies with each institution. I definitely see your point.