Let us not forget the learning curve that every new technology and new terminology must go through before mass adoption. Socialtext , Socialminder , Socialthing ? I’m not knocking any of those companies but for every Socialtext there is a Yammer. The name included “Social&# in it. Is “Social&# already over? MORE >>

cross-functional group spaces to learn about a topic (*usually* comprised of people across different teams). The fact that they are separate does not prevent learning and knowledge sharing from happening. This is personal productivity and learning in a social network ecosystem. It is a closed model. The groups will follow.&#. MORE >>

Socialtext’s hosted solution was just what we needed.” Systems Integration  Why Socialtext? In search of a solution, the IT department researched several different platforms, including 37 Signal’s Basecamp, Microsoft SharePoint, and Socialtext. Using Socialtext, FONA implemented a better way to manage this process. MORE >>

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And for those of you with ADHD, here’s the Cliff Notes version: Made Socialtext their Intranet (so there’s one place to go). On the plus side, the better products (read: Socialtext) have highly robust APIs that make integration economical to build and maintain over time. Sorry friends, but I’m calling Bullshit. MORE >>