This is the third of a three part series on IBM Connections , their collaboration platform. In this post we will look at the new analytics capabilities, as well as the advantages of being able to work both inside and outside the enterprise through the same platform. The metrics will look at people, participation, and content. MORE >>

IBM, which has quietly supported many telecom players, is now stepping up its mobile profile, buying up Israeli mobile app provider Worklight and releasing a new device management tool for enterprise customers. The moves help IBM capitalize on the push toward mobile by companies as they manage an exploding number of devices and apps. MORE >>

Over the last decade IBM has driven a significant transformation of its business model as they shifted to higher value areas, improved efficiencies, and invested in a number of firms to fill out their portfolio of software offerings. IBM’s most recent earning reports indicate a strong growth in demand for their Social Business offerings. MORE >>

A recent McKinsey study says that by 2018: The United States alone faces a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 There is a void of skills: both deep analytical skills — the heavy lifting of data mining — but also for the data savvy manager. And the need is starting to push out. MORE >>

This is another in a series of my notes on IBM Connect 2013. I am very pleased to be back again after the last two years. Bob Piccano, IBM General Manager led the opening session.    He has moved to a new post leading the big data efforts across IBM. IBM is moving from systems of transaction to systems of engagement. MORE >>