We don’t ever want IT to be the thing that holds GM back.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that the company General Motors (GM) should not let their information technology (IT) systems and processes hold them back or prevent them from being successful. The director is saying that GM should not let their IT infrastructure or technology be a problem or obstacle that keeps the company from moving forward and achieving their goals.
About Tony Scott
Tony Scott was a highly successful English film director and producer, known for directing action and thriller films like Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Crimson Tide. He came from a family of filmmakers, with his older brother Ridley Scott also being a renowned director.
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