Re: Why do bank IT systems keep failing?

Quote from: empoweoqwj on January 28, 2014, 11:09:56 AM

Quote from: TheIrishman on January 28, 2014, 05:10:05 AM

Why do bank IT systems keep failing?

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/jan/27/bank-it-systems-keep-failing-lloyds-rbs-natwest

"Lloyds, RBS and NatWest customers have all been locked out of ATMs or unable to use their cards at check-outs. A lack of investment is only compounding the problem."

Because IT systems are programmed by people, and people make mistakes.