September 17, 2002
EE Times: Industry blamed for missing content-protection deadline.
Computer companies, consumer electronics vendors and Hollywood studios have failed to meet a self-imposed deadline for agreeing to a watermarking technology for DVD movies, moving the technology back to the drawing boards once again.
New Architect: Progress Paralysis.
Peter Merholz. Companies typically tackle such issues with a battery of small projects. While it's a good idea to break things down into manageable pieces, you might have to take more drastic measures. Stop, step back, and survey the entire system. It may be time for an overhaul.
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