Y2K-SWEDEN This is really sensible! GOOD READING!
The IT commision, installed by the Swedish government makes some very sensible conclusions; some of them I have not seen stated by a government of any other EC state! (marked with BOLD below).
John
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From itkommissionen.se
'The Commission's assignment:
The IT Commission is an advisory body to the Swedish Government, assigned to actively monitor, initiate and support the development of a society in which IT is a natural and integrated tool for everyone, providing opportunities to improve our mutual quality of life, to strengthen democracy and make Sweden more competitive.'
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itkommissionen.se
'IT problems in connection with the changeover to the year 2000
Summary and conclusions following a hearing arranged by the IT Commission, held on 18 December 1996. IT Commission's report of January 1997
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The hearing's conclusions
Following the IT Commission's hearing on how information systems and information technology (IS/IT) will cope with the year 2000, the conclusions are:
1. The changeover to the 21st century constitutes a serious problem which, in different ways, affects all companies and public authorities (small organizations with no specialized in-house competence may be in a particularly exposed position). This calls for action in good time, prior to the year 2000.
2. Awareness of the problem comes late in the day and those concerned seem to be unprepared.
3. There is no coordination to ensure that effective adjustment can be achieved. Coordination is an important factor.
4. Adaptation involves financial risks which are hard to assess.
5. It is hardly feasible to cope with simultaneous adaptation to both the year 2000 and EMU.
6. There is a danger that the IT labour market will become overheated in 1997/1999 due to a shortage of human resources.
7. Politicians may have to postpone major changes in the regulatory system in various policy areas, or change the rules in a manner which permits the simplification of information systems.
<this is really good; I have been thinking of this also; first time this is mentioned by any government related organisation! - JM>
8. Manual backup systems are required, in the event of the failure of computer systems.
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