Enterprise 2.0 Resources on ZDNet

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Enterprise 2.0: The application of Web 2.0 technologies internally within the enterprise. It refers mostly to the self-service phenomena of Web 2.0, such as blogs and wikis. One touted advantage...; Full Enterprise 2.0 Definition >>

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A conversation with Charles Phillips, president Oracle: This morning I participated in a round table conversation with Charles Phillips, president of Oracle, discussing his take on Enterprise 2.0 technologies and how they apply to Oracle's view of the enterprise applications space. While there was nothing earth shatteringly new in what he said, some nuggets emerged. ...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Enterprise 2.0, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-09
JavaOne '08: Inside Enterprise 2.0: Oracle demos a new enterprise 2.0 application at the JavaOne Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday. Oracle executives Thomas Kurian and Peter Moskowitz show how Java changes an order entry application into a collaborative Web 2.0 environment.; Tags: Oracle, Oracle Corp., Enterprise 2.0, JavaOne; Videos 2008-05-08
Enterprise 2.0 industry matures as businesses grapple with its potential: Enterprise 2.0 industry matures as businesses grapple with its potentialI also agree that Enterprise 2.0 is not newI think eventually Enterprise 2.0 is indeed about disclosing hidden values of informal networks between the structures of the Enterprise.But what if the people in these structures are not really Web 2.0 minded?...; Tags: Enterprise 2.0, Enterprise 2.0 industry; Discussion threads 2008-04-22
Enterprise 2.0 industry matures as businesses grapple with its potential: Some of the big IT news over the weekend was the announcement that Forrester predicts that the Enterprise 2.0 space will be a $4.6 billion industry within 5 years. ZDNet's Larry Dignan had the full breakdown yesterday on Forresters bullish outlook while Dennis Howlett immediately took umbrage with...; Tags: Software, Application, Information Technology, Industry, Enterprise 2.0, Enterprise 2.0 Industry, Enterprise 2.0 Tool, Self-service, Dion Hinchcliffe; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Forrester: Social networking will be biggest Enterprise 2.0 priority by 2013; Smaller businesses reticent: Forrester: Social networking will be biggest enterprise 2.0 priority by 2013; Smaller businesses reticentLow adoption amongst smaller businessesThese are indeed interesting results Larry and I share your view that the smaller businesses probably have the most to gain. Perhaps the issue is with the smaller companies not really know...; Tags: Enterprise 2.0, Forrester Research Inc., social networking, network; Discussion threads 2008-04-22

The problem with Forrester's $4.6 billion prediction: Forrester has released a report indicating that Enterprise 2.0 spending will reach $4.6 billion by 2013. ( I would offer a link but the one I have is broken.) I'm uncomfortable with the report though it hints at some interesting developments. Any prediction is based upon the...; Tags: Collaboration, Enterprise 2.0, Forrester Research Inc., Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Forrester: Social networking will be biggest Enterprise 2.0 priority by 2013; Smaller businesses reticent: Enterprise 2.0 will become a $4.6 billion industry by 2013 and social networking tools will garner the bulk of the money, according to a report by Forrester Research. The report, released on Monday and penned by Forrester analyst G. Oliver Young, shows a few notable trends that...; Tags: Social Networking, Web, Network, Enterprise 2.0, Forrester Research Inc., Web 2.0, Internet, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Enterprise 2.0 irony [cartoon]: Dennis Howlett raised the issue of posturing in the Enterprise 2.0 world and I followed with a discussion of social media power politics and naivete. Now, Geek and Poke offers up this cartoon in response. Sometimes humor tells the most serious story. ...; Tags: Enterprise 2.0, Cartoon, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-04-17
News to know: IBM; Microsoft; Googlehoo; Safari; Enterprise 2.0: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: Is Hyper-V ready for the Windows desktop? Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft looks to make product planning more science than art. Gallery (right). Better the Windows Vista devil you know than the Windows 7...; Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Apple Safari, Enterprise 2.0, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software; Blog posts 2008-04-17
The poverty of Enterprise 2.0 and social media: The poverty of enterprise 2.0 and social mediaMaybe the root problem is......The seemingly total inability to spell or proof read? This blog is unreadable on its face (apart from the blather of whatever the argument might be) -- "argingerging," "ligs anogs," "chaineasinleasing hhuge," "Onoblem. Onlat can retrocan." Is this insider...; Tags: poverty, social media, Enterprise 2.0, collaboration, incoherence, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-04-16
The poverty of Enterprise 2.0 and social media: Over the last few months I've been listening with growing alarm at the claims made for enterprise 2.0 and social media. Or rather the lack of claims coupled to an incredible amount of posturing. What concerns me greatly is that in the mad rush to all things X2.0, we seem...; Tags: DNA, Network, Social Media, Enterprise 2.0, CXO, Social Networking, Biotechnology, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Cisco to Combine Google's Android, UC and Enterprise 2.0: Cisco to Combine Google's Android, UC and Enterprise 2.0But why not through WebEx???Andy Abramson commented on this blog (thanks for the link love, Andy!) and had an astute comment and pointed out that Cisco's moves are outside its WebEx franchise. He attributes that to WebEx egocentric attitude. You can read...; Tags: Combine Google, Cisco Systems Inc., Enterprise 2.0; Discussion threads 2008-02-11
Cisco to Combine Google's Android, UC and Enterprise 2.0: I met with Cisco's distinguished engineer Cullen Jennings for unified communications last week, where he showed me a new concept demo that lays out where Cisco is going with mobility and Unified Communications (UC). Think Google's Android pro ject for the enterprise and...; Tags: Google Inc., Phone, Enterprise 2.0, Cisco Systems Inc., Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-02-07
SuccessFactors shows a path to Enterprise 2.0: SuccessFactors is one of the software-as-a-service success stories. The company, which delivers human resource (automating performance and talent management), took in more than $100 million in its IPO in November 2007. Along with Taleo (also a public company with over 1 million users) and Workday (chaired by PeopleSoft founder Dave...; Tags: Software-as-a-service, SuccessFactors Inc., Enterprise 2.0, Seating Chart Application, Source Quality Chart, Software As A Service (SaaS), Web 2.0, Performance Management, Workforce Management, Emerging Technologies, Internet, Human Resources, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2008-01-14
The post Davenport-McAfee slugfest: the Twits speak: n. r.v. twit·ted, twit·ting, twits To taunt, ridicule, or tease, especially for embarrassing mistakes or faults. See Synonyms at ridicule. 1. The act or an instance of twitting. 2. A reproach, gibe, or taunt. ...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Davenport Co., Enterprise 2.0, Knowledge Management, Sales Strategy, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales, Data Management, Management, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-01-11
LeWeb3: innovation in Paris: Tomorrow sees the start of LeWeb3, the largest innovation conference of its kind held in Europe. Devised by Loic LeMeur and now in its fourth year, LeWeb3 has attracted 1,793 registrants (at the last count). Unlike trade shows, LeWeb3 keeps its agenda close to its attendees'...; Tags: Innovation, Enterprise 2.0, Session, JP, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2007-12-10
Enterprise 2.0 IT governance: Whole Foods bans execs from blogs and chat: Enterprise 2.0 IT governance: Whole Foods bans execs from blogs and chatWell that will get me to write a letter to Whole FoodsThe policy is illegal on its face. But Whole Foods is a US company started in Texas, where Bush was Governor, so I will cut them a bit...; Tags: Blogging, Whole Foods, blog, company policy, big business, Enterprise 2.0; Discussion threads 2007-11-07
Enterprise 2.0 IT governance: Whole Foods bans execs from blogs and chat: Enterprise 2.0 and IT governance have just kissed and jumped. In a Nov. 2 update to its corporate Code of Business Conduct, Whole Foods has banned executives from participating in non-company blogs and chat rooms, except in connection with absolutely personal topics. Clearly, this is an extreme...; Tags: IT Governance, Information Technology, Blog, Enterprise 2.0, Whole Foods, Strategy, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-11-07
Defragging Enterprise 2.0: Day two of the Defrag conference started with Harvard Business School Associate Professor Andrew McAfee's giving his latest twist on Enterprise 2.0, a term he is credited with inventing. For reference, he defines Enterprise 2.0 as "the use of emergent social software platforms within companies, or between...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Blog, Enterprise 2.0, Technology, Tie, Wiki, Blogging, Online Communications, Internet, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2007-11-06
Significant workplace inroads for Enterprise 2.0?: Significant workplace inroads for Enterprise 2.0?HindsightFirst email was blocked in the workplace, they used to say why would you need email at work? Then companies banned general internet usage, too much of a time waste. How long did that last?It seems that banning Web 2.0 tools in the Enterprise is...; Tags: Web 2.0, Recruitment & Selection, E-mail, workplace inroad, workplace, Web 2.0 Tool, Enterprise 2.0; Discussion threads 2007-10-31