Ok, so I'm working this week after all ...
Positions
- How to Select Collaboration Tools ... Sue writes about the challenges involved in selecting tools to support collaborative activities within the enterprise. Key problems: (a) different vendors have different bundles of functions, and (b) is best of breed or single integrated product the best? Some ideas are given to make selection easier (and of course I'd argue that you should read the 7 Pillars to arm yourself with a framework. IT World Canada
- The Future of Email ... IDC says that email remains king, although it is facing new competitors. Line56 mentions IM ... I hope the underlying report talks about collaborative workspaces too. Line56
- Glenn on Software Clients ... Glenn argues a similar line to the one I took in Collaboration Software Clients, Part 1 last year: that the software clients we use for information consumption and publishing should be integrated. furialog (Hat tip to Kent)
- Microsoft on ECM ... Microsoft has a new white paper out on ECM. Peter de Haas
Vendor Moves
- Four Palm Smartphones in 2006 ... Palm will release four new Palm smartphones in 2006, starting with the Palm 700w (powered by Windows Mobile 5.0) in January. palmBlast
- Google IM + AIM IM ... As part of the 5% acquisition of AOL, Google and AOL agreed to implement interoperable IM networks. Google Talk is powered by the XMPP protocol, AOL Instant Messenger by a proprietary one. Stowe is pleased. Corante
- BlackBerry and BMW ... BMW is adding address book integration between the BlackBerry 8700 devices and the new 2006 range of cars. The integration permits call placement through BMW's iDrive or the Multifunction Steering Wheel. automobile.com
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