Interesting point in this article, however if the design of IBM's social software is over-reliant on use cases within its own workforce, the risk is that those traits unique to its own culture and operation are passed onto clients of Lotus Connections (user experience, etc). The earlier in the development process, the better. MORE >>

It found that “Microsoft and IBM Lotus led the pack based on the breadth of functionality in their offerings. Novell edged into the Leaders’ quadrant with its Teaming product. Comprehensive Tour of Lotus Connections and IBM Lotus Connections – A Video on Activity-based Computing. Collaboration Platform. MORE >>

Through 2015, only 25 percent of enterprises will routinely utilize social network analysis to improve performance and productivity. Tools such as Lotus Connections now have social network analysis functionality embedded in the system, and other vendors are integrating similar tools. Many companies will remain bound in email. MORE >>

This is the second of a three part series on I BM Connections , their collaboration platform for social business. recently had an extended conversation with Suzanne Livingston, Senior Product Manager for Connections. After covering Connections 3.0 Here is a sample Connections dashboard.   MORE >>

15 37% On-Boarding process / Corporate Information 11 27% Online Reference / Glossary 10 24% Product Information / Training 9 22% Other 8 20% Supporting Meetings, Conference Rooms, Phone Numbers, Facilitation Assignment, agenda, etc. never initiate a connection. It could just as easily have been called Web 2.0 Applications in Learning. MORE >>