[krageon]

> [...] many "old and experienced" in governments are not against new technology because they understand it, but because they don't understand it.

I think the thought that perhaps they've seen a proposed "huge improvement" many times before and need a little bit more than breathless enthusiasm to endorse it has merit.

[twaw]

Whole Continuous Improvment process is devoted for such changes. Just follow the process. 5 why's, 3 alternatives, trials, statistically significant statistic, etc.