IBM Pushing Web 2.0

IBM is working hard to bring the benefits of Web 2.0 to the masses. It has already announced its Lotus® Connections and this is just the first step in IBM’s philosophy to bring the new internet technology to business in a way that will be reliable, will give them the options they need, and will help them manage the technology to the greatest benefit.

For some, Web 2.0 is the best thing for users since sliced bread. It is the perfect platform for social interaction and will ultimately be the boost needed for the creation of unique applications.

For others, Web 2.0 is just a social network that is a jumble of unreliable information. It isn’t useful in any practical business sense.

I’m still on the fence. If you looked far enough back in history, I’m sure that computers, in general, were at one time considered impractical. As for the reliability of information, my parents always taught me not to take anyone’s word on a subject. Always back up your information.