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 ... (more)