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June 28, 2005
McDonald-izing Information Technology
Why has McDonalds been so successful in the last 40 years? Why would someone like myself that doesnt really like McDonalds choose it over nice and seemingly classy local organization when traveling? The answer is obvious; we fear a bad experience much more than the dream the possibility of a positive one. What is currently happening within the Information Technology field (Globalization) isnt about engaging organizations that are far better than our own but rather ones that can deliver a consistent and standardized product. Hence, the highest number of CMM organizations are not in America.
Posted by Todd at June 28, 2005 1:28 PM
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You're so right. And unfortunately, Microsoft is the McDonalds of IT. I see this happening in the mobile phone space.
Currently there are a few OS for mobile devices, but the masses fear a bad experience. So along comes The Evile Empire with a unifying mobile platform that ties everything from the desktop to the phone into a neat little happy meal package, and that's what people will choose everytime, even if it's bad for them.
The future will be super-sized.
Posted by: Jay Oatway at June 30, 2005 6:56 AM