This is _the_ classic mistake by management: "Software is a one-time installation, not a process".
I'm betting that the same CIO also repeatedly does not budget enough money for maintenance and doesn't understand the concept (and consequences) of bit-rot.
Yup, and this has been going on for a while, at least:
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http://www.american.com/archive/2008/july-august-magazine-contents/america2019s-other-immigration-crisis
It isn't easy being the parent of a six-year-old. However, it's a pretty small price to pay for having somebody around the house who understands computers.
