These dynamics favor a strong social computing comeback by Microsoft as SharePoint 2010 improves on its core collaboration tools but also delivers (based on current beta), social capabilities that, while not best-of-breed, are comparable to current market offerings. wanted to obtain feedback though. leave comments, thanks. Enterprise 2.0, MORE >>

For the previous three trend maps (shown at the bottom) I collaborated with Richard and we co-branded them with Future Exploration Network, however time pressures this year meant that I haven't directly contributed to the 2010 map. For the last few years Richard Watson of NowandNext has created annual trend maps based on city subway maps. MORE >>

I had an interesting conversation the other day about whether there’s that much new going on in eLearning here in 2010. That said – I’m still under the impression that my central eLearning Predictions for 2010 is going to come true. At the end of the year, we will be saying: “Wow, 2010 was a crazy year!” What are these? MORE >>

There are presentations and papers from the 4th Plagiarism conference (held in June 2010). link] Photo by Sheila Webber: copper beech leaves (photoshopped), October 2010 MORE >>

The five major trends for the future of intranets covered in the 2010 report are summarized below. Jane McConnel l is an intranet strategy consultant based in France who has worked with intranets since 1998. She recently published her fourth annua l Intranet trends survey and report. These places sometimes become mini silos. MORE >>