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[–] Valmond 4 points 3 weeks ago

Probably because management doesn't understand what they do.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Because the biggest budget item for every tech company is head count and they want to cut costs.

[–] horse_battery_staple 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I wonder how much system outages cost them....

[–] IHawkMike 1 points 3 weeks ago

That's not on the spreadsheet so it doesn't count.

[–] satans_methpipe 2 points 3 weeks ago

Because they are expensive. I think the author is saying 'prove your expense is worth it by having a more holistic involvement in the end product'.