Often ERP upgrade and replacement projects tend to be career ending for CIOs. While this doesn't look to be as major, it sounds like more of the same. From the article, it mentions that they expected to do an OOB implementation and then decided to make custom modifications. So, it sounds like this likely would have failed regardless of the underlying platform due to poor project management, gap analysis, and overall planning.... likely a healthy dose of scope creep in there as well. I've seen this before elsewhere when someone has the bright idea to replace System A with System B. You find out that System A was highly customized and the switch to System B is like trying to put a square peg in a round hole... so to make it work, you have to customize System B or change your business processes. The end users (stakeholders) generally aren't accommodating to changing processes.

I've been using Outlook's free mail service for years. The spam filtering has always been extremely lacking, especially when compared to Gmail. I noticed more spam in my inbox today, but really didn't really think anything was "broken" - it just felt like another day living with Outlook's email service.

I can't speak for TiVo today, but several years ago it was real easy. I called them up and said I was doing away with my TV and had no need for the service. They couldn't argue with me at that point.

I agree with SiriusXM. They don't allow you to cancel online, so you have to call and talk to a retention specialist. The very people that are trained and skilled in the way of getting you to continue paying for services you don't want. At least the last 4 times I've called to cancel, they have offered me 1/2 off the normal rate. I swear I say no, and then wake up with no memory of what happened with AltNation playing through my phone.

Fox as in Fox Fox or Disney Fox?

Graduate student does not mean someone with a PhD. Although I suppose a PhD could be pursuing another degree... but I doubt the >280,000 people referenced in TFA fall into this situation.

A graduate student is someone who is pursuing a graduate degree. For example, someone enrolled in a Master's Program or, yes, a Doctorate Program.

For universities, like most companies, it is about the numbers. Yeah, they have the money now, but that is only part of it. If this turned into something that impacted enrollment or worse degree completion / dropout numbers, then it might matter. Because those numbers are what really hurts the universities.

You hear that kids? If you really want to stick it to your schools drop out now! That is how you will show them! Dropouts for COLA!

In three years, Facebook will become the largest supplier of military computer systems. All stealth bombers are upgraded with Facebook AI computers, becoming fully unmanned. Afterwards, they fly with a perfect operational record. The Facebook Funding Bill is passed. The system goes online on August 4th, 2023. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Facebook begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 AM, Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug...

A majority of the readers likely do. I question if some of the editors know what "tech" is, or even "News for Nerds" for that matter. Although, to be fair, the list is from TFA.

"If we bill it, they will come." ...and... "If we cannot monetize it even if it is a good service, shut it down in a few months."

I think we need a poll on which /. editor is missed most!

How we long for the days of CmdrTaco. Now we just have msmash and BeauHD.

...is another man's Amazon purchase.

I use Apple Pay to load my Starbucks Card.

From TFA... "One of the most dominant companies in the plant-based meat space — Beyond Meat — got its start at Whole Foods in 2013 with its vegan 'chicken' strips." Allowing a product to be sold in your stores is, at least IMHO, an endorsement of the product.

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