tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post5278617713573504446..comments2024-03-27T01:58:22.445-07:00Comments on The Gazetteer: This Day In Snookland...Let Them Eat Software!RossKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07677239332112652522noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-78981759174265171882014-02-27T00:12:38.448-08:002014-02-27T00:12:38.448-08:00I work in the software industry as well, so I can ...I work in the software industry as well, so I can definitely relate!FamCarehttp://www.famcare.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-32201620936901491142013-01-25T13:33:42.648-08:002013-01-25T13:33:42.648-08:00Funny how so many contracts go to to former employ...Funny how so many contracts go to to former employees of the Provincial government. Appears one of the partners of Queenswood was Manager, Management Systems and Information Government of British Columbia. Managed the Ministry's research program and information management systems to support senior policy staff and executive decision-making. <br /><br />This would be a good thing if they used their experience in government to truly supply a good system, but a bad thing if they used their experience in government to push a product they may get sales incentives on.<br /><br />My experience with this Liberal government has made me assume the bad thing. Unforturnate for anyone who is actually doing good.motorcycleguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-56486829837608228602013-01-25T13:13:58.486-08:002013-01-25T13:13:58.486-08:00How the %$#& do you spend 182 million dollars ...How the %$#& do you spend 182 million dollars on a computer system that does not work and NO ONE is being held accountable??<br />I wonder how much of the 182 million was given to some insider hack liberal back room string pulling POS?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-17981065370266259982013-01-25T13:07:31.529-08:002013-01-25T13:07:31.529-08:00Thanks Don!
And thanks, once again, for doing the...Thanks Don!<br /><br />And thanks, once again, for doing the legwork NVG!<br /><br />.RossKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677239332112652522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-81907156768489705702013-01-25T13:06:37.392-08:002013-01-25T13:06:37.392-08:00Anon--
Really?
And, meanwhile, a little commente...Anon--<br /><br />Really?<br /><br />And, meanwhile, a little commented on story, also from Lindsay Kines last weekend demonstrates that in-house program development (by a school board no less) can be done very effectively, at little cost and with total control so that the entire thing can be sent out to other boards in the public system....<br /><br />The link is...<a href="http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/saanich-school-district-builds-own-software-to-handle-student-data-defies-doubters-1.51944" rel="nofollow">here.</a><br /><br />.RossKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677239332112652522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-79961480917370640432013-01-25T12:58:29.304-08:002013-01-25T12:58:29.304-08:00Must be just random that on a day the media is fix...Must be just random that on a day the media is fixated on the teachers this report pops up.<br /><br />Who in their right mind spends $182,000,000+ and doesn't get full rights to the source code?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-87213294976005385852013-01-25T11:23:40.182-08:002013-01-25T11:23:40.182-08:00Link to QueensWood Consulting Group, above, is bro...Link to QueensWood Consulting Group, above, is broken, but Sean Holman's Public EyeOnline has a Post on QWCG and a LINK to a previous Contract for the Justice dept of the BC Government.... <br /><br />"delivery of <b>virtual Justice Access Centre services</b>"<br /><br />http://www.publiceyeonline.com/archives/005654.html<br /><br /><b>&</b><br /><br />http://www.scribd.com/doc/46038267/Notice-of-intent-to-award-a-contract-to-Queenswood-Consulting-Group-Ltd<br />North Van's Grumpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571810726275726952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-35380421504566598182013-01-25T11:11:41.822-08:002013-01-25T11:11:41.822-08:00Google Search Criteria:
$182 million bc mcfd
Que...Google Search Criteria:<br /><br />$182 million bc mcfd<br /><br />Queenswood Consulting Group sounds familiar....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.integratedcasemanagement.gov.bc.ca/faq.htm" rel="nofollow">Queenswood Consulting Group</a> has also been hired as an external consultant to work closely with ministry staff to assess ICM as it relates to child protection practice. Their <a href="http://www.integratedcasemanagement.gov.bc.ca/documents/icm-mcfd-iar.pdf" rel="nofollow">interim report PDF Document</a> will guide next steps in the development of the child protection components of ICM.<br /><br />As to the Company involve, it's on the same webpage as the above:<br /><br /><i>"What was the process for selecting the software package you are using?<br /><br />The underlying software product is from Oracle/Siebel and is used worldwide in both the public and private sectors. <b>Oracle Siebel</b> case management software was selected through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process in March 2008.<br /><br />Proposals were evaluated based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP, including:<br /><br /> Demonstrated experience in implementing similar projects in the social services sector<br /> Corporate capacity and long-term financial stability<br /> Product and service demonstrations<br /> <b>Value for money</b>.<br /><br />The evaluation team included representatives from the Ministries of Employment and Income Assistance, Children and Family Development, Labour and Citizens’ Services, the government’s <b>Strategic Acquisitions and Technology Procurement</b> group, as well as technical and business subject-matter experts.<br /><br />The RFP followed a notice to vendors and information sessions with potential vendors to enhance the ministries’ knowledge of available software applications."</i><br /><br />SNIP<br /><br /><i>"Did you involve front-line staff in the development of ICM?<br /><br />Phases 1 and 2 of ICM were developed based on input from front-line staff working with our systems integrator <b>(Deloitte)</b> to design a system that meets their needs.<br /><br />Prior to Phase 1, front-line staff from both ministries were involved in the development of the business requirements to select the software, and they also participated in the high-level blueprint and implementation planning.<br /><br />So far, approximately 6,000 staff from both MCFD and MSD and 2,000 MSD service provider staff have participated in some form of training – including face-to-face, and/or online, and use of a practice system. We are ensuring that ongoing training and orientation is available for staff using the system and as we make changes to the system in the future."</i><br /><br />So there you have it RossK, they not only spent $182 million on the Software but also included training for a "practice system"<br />North Van's Grumpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571810726275726952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229885.post-61161846573095458422013-01-25T11:10:22.049-08:002013-01-25T11:10:22.049-08:00Ross, check this out! mindblowing!
http://www.yout...Ross, check this out! mindblowing!<br />http://www.youtube.com/embed/Bx5Sc3vWefE?feature=player_embedded<br /><br />Don<br />Don F.noreply@blogger.com