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By:
CourtneyWileyTaylor
On:
3/3/2010 12:55 PM
Our newest white paper, "Three Benefits of Cloud Computing vs. On-Premise Social Software: Why SaaS is More Vital Than Ever," highlights the advantages that software as a service has over its on-premise counterpart.
Ranked "Best Social Networking Solution" 2 years in a row by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), we at INgage Networks know a thing or two about developing cost-effective social technology that solves real-world business problems.
Our sources show...
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By:
CourtneyWileyTaylor
On:
3/2/2010 5:33 PM
At approximately 2:30 p.m., Eastern Time, on March 1, 2010, INgage Networks and MSU jointly announced our "first-of-its-kind" partnership. If you have been living under a rock recently, here is a sampling of the coverage to get you up to speed:
1. http://news.msu.edu/story/7519/#
2. http://www.mlive.com/michigan-job-search/index.ssf/2010/03/msuingage_networks_partnership_will_brin.html
3. http://pitch.pe/48437
Just today, industry blogger, John F. Moore posted this blog: "Two thumbs...
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By:
KristiGrigsby
On:
2/20/2010 2:07 PM
INgage Networks scored a win with our recent announcement of two new key executives, Mike Mullen and Tim Perez. We are also gearing up to welcome our newest customer…a major University that is set to change the world of enterprise social media as we know it, providing the conduit from which an entire State will reap the rewards.
It is so exciting to be part of this growing company, although the dynamic environment also means that, while change cannot be predicted, it is always...
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By:
CourtneyWileyTaylor
On:
2/18/2010 3:50 PM
Author Edward Westenberg, along with contributors Joanne Bethlahmy, Lisa Fretwell, and Clive Grinyer, recently released a new white paper from Cisco titled,"The Future of Retail Touchpoints: Extending Your Reach in the Consumer Shopping Journey."
Within the 13-page document, he talks about how technology aids in directly engaging consumers and moving them towards a buying decision. Here's an excerpt:
Touchpoints Are the Building Blocks of the Customer Experience
"Retailers sell...
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By:
kpkobza
On:
2/18/2010 1:04 PM
Network Competency —an Integrated Business Framework for Gov 2.0[1]
Gov 2.0 is fundamentally about leveraging the power of networks – not on Pandora but on planet earth. As on Pandora, an understanding and competency of how, when and why networks work is the key to success. Whether those networks involve outward facing citizen involvement, internal facing employee involvement or both – behavioral understanding is critical.
Here are key elements...
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By:
KathyS
On:
1/29/2010 9:25 AM
Oftentimes our executives and employees are asked, "Why is INgage Networks headquartered in Naples, Florida instead of Silicon Valley or some other high-tech area?"
Well duh, why wouldn't you want to be headquartered in PARADISE!! The quality of life is unparalleled. But also it's because of the wealth of knowledge that’s available from retired and semi-retired corporate executives that call Naples home, an invaluable resource to the company. Many sit on our Board of Directors or...
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By:
CourtneyWileyTaylor
On:
1/28/2010 1:10 PM
It's true! In addition, we were only one of TWO vendor-side companies that made the list.
According to SocialFresh, "Overall, the state of social media in the sunshine state is strong. These agencies, brands, and vendors stand out, not just in Florida, but on the national stage as top creatives and innovators in the social media industry."
Here's the list of the top 10 (as you can see, we're in really good company):
1. Disney
2. Crispin Porter + Bogusky
3. Burger King
4. INgage...
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By:
kpkobza
On:
1/27/2010 1:20 PM
"Social production" is defiined as the result of "the coordinated creative energy of large numbers of people (usually with the aid of the Internet) into large, meaningful projects, mostly without traditional hierarchical organization." (Wikipedia.org)
Given that definition, can social production build stronger market economies? Will we create compelling financial incentives and rewards with more social cooperation?
“Social production” was cognitively described by...
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By:
KristiGrigsby
On:
1/22/2010 12:40 PM
Many were stunned this week by the Massachusetts election results. When Republican State Senator Scott Brown defeated Martha Coakley in the race to fill the Senate seat held by a democrat for the past 37 years, media headlines were overtaken by descriptors like ‘eye-opener,’ ‘wake-up call’ and ‘shocker.’
Senator-elect Brown ran an impressive campaign (well summarized on kennedyseat.com), which relied heavily on social media and conversations, and...
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By:
CourtneyWileyTaylor
On:
1/20/2010 3:34 AM
Today an increasing number of CIOs is reporting directly to the CEO and being asked to contribute to long-term strategic thinking and planning. Most would agree that long gone are the days when IT was responsible for managing only IT costs and security. Now the role includes the alignment of IT/business goals, delivering on competitive differentiation, and developing new go-to-market strategies/technologies.
So how does IT management use its unique position to spur business...
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