There is a problem with this approach since personal networks may be narrow. Connectbeam is another example that unfortunately is not still around. liked them (see  Integrating Social Networking and Social Bookmarking with Enterprise Applications: Connectbeam ). Here is the session description. Nice name. MORE >>

Instead of relying on small, isolated groups or outside consultants, organizations can leverage their social network to identify opportunities and resources for strategic initiatives. To support strategy, the communication across the network must be rich, conversational, continuous, and involve everyone in the organization. MORE >>

Socialtext Traction Software TeamPage Twiki Open Source Social Bookmark Systems BEA Pathways Cogenz Connectbeam IBM Lotus Connections dogear component Scuttle Open source Feed Syndication Platforms Attensa KnowNow NewsGator Social Network & Community Sites Typically offer a mix of user profiles, blogs, wikis, social networking, etc. MORE >>

They focused on technologies considered most appropriate for employee collaboration and included 11 technologies: blogs, forums, mashups, microblogs, podcasts, prediction markets, RSS, social bookmarks, social networks, widgets, and wikis. Another conclusion finds social networks becoming the focal point for enterprise 2.0 could go on. MORE >>

They focused on technologies considered most appropriate for employee collaboration and included 11 technologies: blogs, forums, mashups, microblogs, podcasts, prediction markets, RSS, social bookmarks, social networks, widgets, and wikis. Significant success: social networks and wikis. Market, Q4 2008 by G. technologies. could go on. MORE >>