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SOCIALIZE: Building Value in Knowledge & People Networks

Is Web 2.0 ready for the enterprise?

Hot Topic 1

1.0 Part Opportunity + 1.0 Part Risk = Enterprise Web 2.0

The promise of enterprise-class Web 2.0 technologies, portals and flexible, open delivery models is attractive, until you consider the conflicting demands of risk management, compliance and E-discovery. With myriad new technologies, work patterns, and new attitudes toward collaboration and technology, the way ahead is anything but obvious.

Trends & Technologies

Blogs, Collaboration, Enterprise 2.0, Fraud detection, HD videoconferencing, Messaging, Portals, Search,Social networking, Software as a service, Web 2.0,Wikis

ITxpo Marketplaces

Business Applications, Portals, Content & Collaboration, Security & Compliance


Who are Generation V, and what do they want?

Hot Topic 2

Forget Gen X. Forget Gen Y. Here Comes Gen V.

In 10 years, the biggest influence on all customer purchases will be their virtual experience. Every customer will have an online persona driving your business relationship with them. They’re called Gen V. How will you relate to them? Prepare yourself now.

Trends & Technologies

Avatars ,Blogs, Immersive online experiences, Metaverse, Online communities, Social networking, Virtual worlds

Primary Track(s)

Virtual Worlds, Real Opportunities, Enterprise Web 2.0, The Future of Business Software

ITxpo Marketplaces

Business Applications, Portals, Content & Collaboration


Social networking … playtime or real business?

Hot Topic 3

Social Platforms = Business Platforms?

Supporting and facilitating social interactions will become the primary role of IT in most enterprises by 2012. Technology will become invisible as it is subsumed and consumed by social interaction.

Trends & Technologies

Chat, Collaboration, The Facebook Phenomenon, Instant messaging, Online file sharing, Online communities, Social networking, Social platforms

Primary Track(s)

The Future of Knowledge Work, Virtual Worlds, Real Opportunities

ITxpo Marketplaces

Portals, Content & Collaboration, The Future of Business Software

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