Sputter, sputter, sputter!
You assume they never upgraded the AB13700; you assume they didn't contract the sequencing out; and you assume that if they did upgrade the sequencer, they had no one capable of running it.
You assume DNAG has been fashioning their language so as to place more favor on them than they deserve. But, of course, when you have assumed all the above, you wouldn't believe any progress they reported. And you think Dr Frudakis is a liar anyway
I believe you've fallen for the oldest trick in the game: Let your competition think you're behind when actually you're way out in front.