7+ Social Software Platforms for Enterprise Collaboration
Summary
Hopefully youve garnered enough information over the last few weeks to make a decision thats right for you, but, just in case you need it, heres a last look at a few platforms that specialize in the social side of things: Jive (news, site) has been growing steadily since 2001, and is now one of the most sought-after software solution companies in the market. Further, 2009 was a record year for Jive, with highlights such as: Presently, the company is looking at a fairly awesome 2010, which includes an IPO that will enable it to expand even faster and invest more into its software and products. The latest version of Telligent Community allows users to add, order and customize fields, while interface enhancements shorten the number of required clicks. ELAvate Analytics can measure engagement across multiple communities, as most people participate in more than just one: SocialText (news, site) is a platform designed for those that want their enterprise to work just like Facebook. Barry Libert, CEO of Mzinga (news, site), said he basically re-launched his company late last year with the release of OmniSocial, a product designed to extend their online community hosting capabilities.