IBM’s developerWorks site provides a useful collection of tools and tutorials for the software development community. While most of the content is centered around IBM products, a considerable effort is made to address Open Source systems and services.

A recent series about business process includes an article titled ‘Architecture in Practice: Top ten tips for writing great IT project proposals‘. The abstract reads as follows:

Just as there is a software development methodology, there is an approach you can take toward IT project proposal development to maximize your chances of success. In the latest installment in the Architecture in practice column, IBM architect Tilak Mitra takes the viewpoint of a proposal leader and highlights the major steps you should follow to ensure the development of a high-quality proposal.