Enterprise 2.0 is *not* a hype

One tends to consider that any concept with a ‘2.0’ timestamp refers to a hyped-buzz reality, originating from young entrepreneurs’ creativity but whose added-value is questionable or unapplicable to existing infrastructures. However, Enterprise 2.0 covers a tangible reality that goes beyond technology and tools: it answers some important challenges for companies, such as collaboration and sharing, knowledge management, mobility or work-life balance – and leverages the power of collective intelligence.

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Let’s shatter the myths!

Enterprise 2.0 still suffers from a couple of myths coming from the “2.0” label. But, far from being a hype word applying Web 2.0 concepts to professional organisations, it refers to a tangible reality. Let’s shatter a few myths (more to read on our Facebook page).

MYTH #2

Enterprise 2.0 would require a full revamp of our IT

Enterprise 2.0 is beyond technology – it is business-related. Most of the tools do not require big bangs and are compliant with existing frameworks on which implementation is layered on top.

MYTH #3

Enterprise 2.0 features are already present in our existing software portfolio

Most of the collaboration and knowledge management concepts proposed by recent traditional softwares are built-upon “features”, while native Enterprise 2.0 tools put them at the heart of their philosophy. On top of that, they are most of the times compatible with existing major software.

MYTH #4

My company runs OK and is not concerned by Enterprise 2.0 issues

The different paradigms that lead to consider Enterprise 2.0 solutions do not come from corporations’ strategic decisions: they come from the evolutions of the human society and demography, putting any organisation in the line of fire.

MYTH #5

Enterprise 2.0 solutions are not secured enough to match our standards

Enterprise 2.0 relies on SaaS principle, which is considered as the future of IT by most leader analysts. Security and privacy is one of the most serious components of such tools. If needed, they can even be installed on-site.