http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_22/b4086056643442.htm?chan=technology_technology+index+page_top+stories
Interesting timing on reading this article today. I just talked to some upper management folks about implementing an internal Social Networking program. While it is always difficult to determine the value of these types of tools, the costs seem to be reasonable. We use Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange Servers, Communicators, and Sharepoint. Seems that this wouldn't be tough to implement.
The benefits would be amazing. Tracking skill development, creating matrix projects, delegation of tasks, collection of knowledge, and many other things could be accomplished. Right now we seem to use Distribution Lists and SAP to determine who you are and what group you are in. Not a very effective way to communicate and collaborate.
In addition, it is important to develop an application development framework that allows for future enhancements and new product lines. You could possibly even implement Google's OpenSocial Format and allow Third Party Developers to license their products internally within the company.
I will keep you posted on the progress.
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Sounds intersting but I am still a skeptic.
BTW - Nice job in getting Google reader on your Blog. I haven't cracked that nut yet. I have an RSS reader on my blog but it is not useful
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