IT snake oil: Six tech cure-alls that went bunk.

In most cases I think the approach, ideas and technology/applications are (still) valid – it is the expectations which were incorrect:

• HYPE & timing:
  • over-estimating the short-term impact; under-estimating the long-term impact
  • technology is not quite ready/mature enough – yet the trend is towards what’s required
  • Vendors always over-HYPE the potential of the tech and it’s impact
• resistance to change:
  • most people and organisations resist change and most managements can’t/don’t/won’t lead their employees properly
  • as the article points out -people like the way they do business already