Socialtext Enterprise Social Network Ably Leverages Web 2.0 Capabilities

Socialtext Enterprise Social Network Ably Leverages Web 2.0 Capabilities
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Jim Rapoza
Jim Rapoza
Published: May 8, 2009
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
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Socialtext Enterprise Social Network Ably Leverages Web 2.0 Capabilities

Socialtext Enterprise Social Network Ably Leverages Web 2.0 Capabilities

Socialtext Enterprise Social Network Ably Leverages Web 2.0 Capabilities


Socialtext Desktop

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Based on Adobe AIR technology, the Socialtext Desktop provides users with a desktop-based rich Internet application interface for their Socialtext networks.


Business Profiles

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Looking at another business user’s profile in Socialtext provides many of the social networking features that users expect from public social networks.


Interactive Wikis

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Interactive wikis within Socialtext let groups of workers collaborate on business documents and projects.


Socialtext Dashboard

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The Socialtext Dashboard gives users a customizable window into their work connections and activities within the network.


Basic Blogging

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Very basic blogging features within Socialtext allow for simple project blogs and group discussions.


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Twitter-Style Messaging

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Twitter-style messaging in Socialtext lets business users keep co-workers and colleagues up-to-date on activities.


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