Sharing IT Resources and Risk

He says co-op members understand the value of investing in technology for the long haul. He points to the recent shift from proprietary tools to Java and open-source technology, a process that took years but now better prepares NISC for new services and makes it easier to recruit young talent. And, Dosch argues, it's the right combination of technology and talent that will make co-ops part of the IT landscape for another 50 years.

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