Poor IT forced government hand in Northern Rock takeover

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Winding down Northern Rock ruled out because of inadequate IT

Saved by poor IT? Inadequate computer systems forced the Treasury to rule out winding down Northern Rock, the building society taken over after a run on its funds, according to a National Audit O...

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