Vince Casarez

Ever since the term was first coined in 2004, Web 2.0 has generated an incredible amount of interest and momentum around Internet services. Web 2.0 services empower users to combine all relevant information into a single location so they can be more productive in their work environment. In addition, Web 2.0 enables users to form ad hoc associations with users inside and outside their organizations as part of a “social network.” To do this, users need tools that allow them to quickly and easily assemble these services in a meaningful way. Understandably, many enterprise developers want to find out how they can leverage the exciting new Web 2.0 services within their companies. A key challenge for IT is that social networks are traditionally unstructured and uncontrolled, whereas IT applications are inherently controlled and structured. To inject Web 2.0... (more)

Foundations for Building Enterprise Social Networks

Traditional business models have focused on a process and interaction model that hasn't changed for more than 100 years. This traditional model involves a hierarchical approach where there is an expectation that all good ideas come from the leaders at the top of the organization. This model creates barriers for fully utilizing the core knowledge and experiences of each and every individual within the enterprise. However, with the injection of some fundamental Web 2.0 technologies such as social networks, businesses can finally tap into the knowledge of all their employees, partne... (more)

Foundations for Building Enterprise Social Networks

Traditional business models have focused on a process and interaction model that hasn't changed for more than 100 years. This traditional model involves a hierarchical approach where there is an expectation that all good ideas come from the leaders at the top of the organization. This model creates barriers for fully utilizing the core knowledge and experiences of each and every individual within the enterprise. However, with the injection of some fundamental Web 2.0 technologies such as social networks, businesses can finally tap into the knowledge of all their employees, partne... (more)