CIOZone^TM Update for Tuesday, 06 May 2008
Latest excerpts on IT and business topics

7 Tips For Avoiding RFP Pitfalls
Choosing an enterprise application package is a daunting task. It involves a variety of steps, including the drafting of a request for proposal (RFP). Info-Tech, the IT research and consulting firm, offers the following seven tips for avoiding the most common RFP pitfalls

Alltel, Babson Capital Name New CIOs
Telecom provider Alltel hires Bruce Jacobs, former head of infrastructure for ABN AMRO Services, as chief information officer; Babson Capital Management names Praveen Kumar, Wellington Management's former director of enterprise systems, as its new information chief; more news.

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Blog: The Next Great Supply Chain Question
In the future, consumers will be asking about the carbon dioxide emissions produced for each product shipped. And companies that can ship products cleanly may have a competitive advantage.
Webinar: Creating An IT Strategic Plan That Produces Results
Forrester Research invites CIOZone members to attend a complimentary Webinar on May 7 at 11 a.m. EST on "Creating an IT Strategic Plan That Produces Results." Research director Alex Cullen will discuss best practices for developing and reviewing your plan so that it is relevant, helps set business expectations and produces results. Register now.