Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt'
Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt'
The largest local authority in Europe issues a distress notice that means all new spending must cease.
The largest local authority in Europe issues a distress notice that means all new spending must cease.
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In their statement, council leader John Cotton and deputy leader Sharon Thompson said the authority was also facing financial pressures due to problems with the implementation of its Oracle IT system.
Intended to streamline council payments and HR systems, the flagship system was expected to cost £19m but after three years of delays it was revealed in May it could cost up to £100m.
Jesus, it's like building an airport in Berlin.
Oracle IT system
Well there's your problem. Something, something, One Rich Arsehole Called Larry Ellison etc.
Oracle still exists !?! Are they using 386's ?
$13.8bn revenues last quarter - so, oh yes
They’ve even had to press the TURBO button
Oracle is a massive company, not just a programme.
And no, they can afford Pentium Pro now.
Top tip, the HomeOffice use Oracle across their estate. Might explain how shit they are at everything 😂.
Both probably use Oracle.