The corporation, unfortunately, insisted on a nondisclosure agreement as a condition of signing the contract. Meanwhile the client is frustrated because we have not gotten the BIG story. I am aware of some technology companies that made testimonials a condition of granting a client a chance to participate in a beta test. But, this assumes that the product is much in demand and that a client is eager to cooperate. CIOs are less and less eager to cooperate.
Beta tests mean problems.
CIOs don't need more problems on top of the headaches they have. I have been amused by the stories about President Bush's first 100 days in office. If there ever was a nonsensical measure, it is assessing a president's first 100 days in office. All sides take the opportunity to spin. The media makes solemn judgments.