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  • Platform Vendors: Rollup Comparisons 6 Subscribe
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Major Suites

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  • Jive Software: SBS 27 Subscribe
  • Telligent Systems: Community Server / CS Evolution 11 Subscribe
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  • Wetpaint 7 Archived

Social Enterprise Layers

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Collaboration Papers and Webinars

Are cloud-based file-sharing services too immature for the enterprise?
Social-enabling SharePoint: A Critical Review of Three Major Alternatives
Webinar - 10 Early Warning Signs of a Failing Vendor or Product
Is "Out of the Box" Enough? A Guide to Software Customization
Webinar - Uncovering SharePoint's Past and Future Challenges
Mobile-Enabling Enterprise Applications: Browser or Downloadable Apps?
A SharePoint Licensing Primer
Webinar - Tips For Selecting the 'Right' DAM Product
Ten Early Warning Signs of a Failing Vendor or Product
How to Avoid Common Technology Selection Mistakes
Is Immersive Collaboration Software Ready for Prime Time?
Alternatives for Building Portal-Like Applications
Webinar-Tour of 2011 Content Vendor Map
Webinar - The Document & Records Management Overview 2011
Develop the Right Shortlist with an RFI
Webinar - DAM Diagnostic: Do You Really Need a DAM System?
Webinar - When Google Analytics Isn't Enough: Alternatives in the Web Analytics Marketplace, 2010
Adapting Your Content Management Platform for Mobile Delivery

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