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Re:The new Ford, a Silicon Valley software company by GrinningFool on Tuesday April 12, 2016 @09:45AM (#11479498)
> "We want to become a tech company" is the new management fad

I'd say that it's the new necessity for any large-scale operation. Software (and tech overall) is integrated into everything, and relegating it to an expense column is increasingly a mistake in any enterprise.

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Re:The new Ford, a Silicon Valley software company by ryanmarsh on Tuesday April 12, 2016 @01:02PM (#11481294)
It is most certainly the new necessity. That said: 1. This fact is not widely recognized by CEOs 2. The culture change required is immensely difficult

I do this for a living (teach Fortune 500 to make software like SV). The culture change is immensely hard and most organizations flat out cannot make the change. They will see more nimble competitors emerge, margins will shrink, then they'll consolidate, and continue to seek regulatory protection via lobbyists.

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Re:The new Ford, a Silicon Valley software company by GrinningFool on Wednesday April 13, 2016 @09:59AM (#11488173)
It is an extremely difficult shift to make, particularly in tightly regulated areas.
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