CIOZone^TM Update for Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Latest excerpts on IT and business topics

New Tools Finds, Rates SAP Consultants
The Americas' SAP Users' Group today is launching an online directory of SAP consultants with a little something extra—reviews by members who have used the consultants' services.

Brake Software Latest Threat To 787
Verifying software in the brake control system of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is the latest problem holding back the new plane's first test flight.

New SOA Discussion Group
What makes SOA work? That's the first topic for discussion in the CIOZone's new Service Oriented Architecture group. Moderator Dave Carr starts it off by talking about what leads to SOA success—and what leads to SOA failure. Join the group and join the discussion.
IT Spending Seen Slowing
Blog: A new Goldman Sachs report that says information technology spending will drop from an expected 7% growth rate to a 5% growth rate this year was met with much gloom. But there are some bright spots.