Authors: Jim Lundy, Mike Anderson Date: August 10, 2012
Topics: Social Software, Collaboration Research Note Number: 2012-24
Issue: Who are the social software providers and how will they navigate a crowded market?
Summary: The market for enterprise social software is shifting as two approaches emerge: social platforms and the social layer. This Aragon Research Globe covers the major participants, their strengths and challenges, and what enterprises should watch for.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Email Culture |
3 |
| From a Social Layer to a Social Platform |
3 |
| ESNs and the Tablet Era |
3 |
| Aragon Research Globe Overview |
4 |
| Dimensions of Analysis |
4 |
| Inclusion Criteria |
6 |
| Exclusions |
6 |
| The Aragon Research Globe™ for Enterprise Social Software, 2012 |
7 |
|
|
|
| THE VENDORS |
|
| blueKiwi |
16 |
| BroadVision |
16 |
| Cisco |
12 |
| Huddle |
11 |
| IBM |
8 |
| Igloo |
17 |
| Jive Software |
8 |
| Liferay |
17 |
| Microsoft |
11 |
| MindTouch |
18 |
| Moxie Software |
12 |
| NewsGator |
9 |
| OpenText |
13 |
| Saba |
13 |
| Salesforce |
9 |
| SocialText |
14 |
| Spigit |
15 |
| SuccessFactors |
14 |
| Telligent |
15 |
| ThoughtFarmer |
18 |
| XWiki |
19 |
| Yammer |
10 |
[This Research Note is restricted to Provisor Level Research Clients. To become a client, contact sales@aragonresearch.com]
Copyright © 2012 Aragon Research Inc. and or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
</div>
