CIOZone^TM Update for Tuesday, 06 January 2009
Latest excerpts on IT and business topics

Six Priorities for the New Federal CTO
The incoming Obama administration is soon expected to name a Federal chief technology officer to act as a central figure to ensure that the government and its agencies have the right technologies and services for the 21st century. The new CTO will need to be a visionary and a diplomat.

Also See: Obama Uses Web to Transition into Whitehouse

Hedge Fund Industry Bearish on IT Spending
Global IT spending by hedge funds will drop to $1.45 billon this year, according to Celent, a New York City based research and advisory firm that provides financial institutions with business and technology strategies.

Also See: Another Year Wiser: Savvy Tech Investments for 2009

Talk Your Way to the Top
Speaking in front of an audience or even giving a staff member a performance review can be intimidating for many technology executives. One CIO found the answer he needed in Toastmasters, a non-profit group that helps people become more confident and competent public speakers.

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IT Career Coach: The Price of Right

Terror Threats Against Indian Outsourcers
Several prominent outsourcing firms with operations in India, have received emails threatening terrorist attacks, according to media reports. In the Global CIOs group David Carr says the local authorities are taking the threats seriously.
Also See:
IT Outsourcing Caught in Turmoil

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