As we all know, technology is changing the way that many people work. The Internet and mobile technology allow organizations to employ people regardless of location. box.net Jive socialtext YammerThe array of choices in this “work platform&# space can be bewildering, especially as many of them are very similar. MORE >>

There is an opportunity for platforms like Yammer & Socialcast or Brainpark to bridge the structured with the informal. That may change as collaboration technologies mature but for now any large organization should be looking at all three. Some web tools hinder communication while others may enable it. MORE >>

While it’s certainly premature to declare email — which turned 40 years old in 2011 — “dead” as a technology, it’s fair to acknowledge that a new generation of communication tools is gaining traction as a more effective means of communication for the enterprise. BonitaSoft chatter Email Facebook Future Of Work Twitter Yammer8, 2011. MORE >>

Océ is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. Samuel looked at several programs and selected Yammer. They were the first to join him on Yammer. One Yammer feature that helped spread usage is their profile feature. Now there are over 250 Yammer users. MORE >>

This means that, unlike with many of the private enterprise social networking apps like Yammer, Jive, tibbr, Socialtext and Salesforce Chatter, people can use the app to easily communicate and collaborate with people outside of their organization — contractors or clients, for example. Circles, effortless contact management. MORE >>