The development and evolution of new tools such as Google Wave will see email not quite die, but rapidly erode in the most innovative organizations. This is not to say that microblogging, effectively used, cannot be an extremely valuable tool. Gartner has released five interesting predictions for social software. More like over 95%. MORE >>

While many associate Lotus with its long-established product Notes, since the launch of Lotus Connections in 2007 Lotus is centered on Web 2.0 tools such as social networks, mash-ups and micro-blogging. After Lotussphere local events are run in countries around the world, usually dubbed Lotusphere Comes To You. MORE >>

briefly mentioned BeeHive as part of Looking Closely at Lotus Connections. At the time I wrote that the Beehive tools are exploring how to use Facebook features like fun walls, photo posting, and high 5 inside the enterprise.  . Four IBMers, Joan M. DiMicco, David R. The found that within a company intranet ? MORE >>

Existing Adoption At the very start I asked the audience for examples of where they were currently using these tools as part of learning solutions. Question 1 - What are the most likely ways / places your organization might or does use Blogs, Wikis, Social Bookmarking, Social Networking or Collaboration Tools? Tools? Web 2.0 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. Here is a sample activity stream. MORE >>