Familiarity is the enemy: On why Enterprise systems have failed for 60 years

🔥 "Familiarity Breeds Contempt: Why Enterprise Systems Fail"

Enterprise systems have failed for 60 years because familiarity leads to complacency, causing companies to stick with outdated solutions, and neglect innovative approaches. This hinders progress, resulting in inefficient and ineffective systems.

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title: Familiarity is the enemy: On why Enterprise systems have failed for 60 years
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Enterprise systems have failed for 60 years because familiarity leads to complacency, causing companies to stick with outdated solutions, and neglect innovative approaches. This hinders progress, resulting in inefficient and ineffective systems.
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