[LaundroMat]

Only this week I had a discussion about a client we worked with 2 years ago (large retailer). Their IT infrastructure was and is a mess and seriously hampers the development of their business. We spent a lot of time back them telling them about it and showing them the way forward. (Mind that our proposals were not all beneficial to us even).

Their request today? "You were absolutely right two years ago. Nothing has changed in the mean time and things have become even more complex now. But could you develop X for us, knowing that you can't touch or change any of the architecture?"

We did dissect the pros and cons, pointed to winners, showed the opportunities ahead etc etc. We were discussing everything at C-level too. But sometimes it just doesnt work.