The rise of social in talent management

Although the importance of social technology is on a steady rise in the minds of HR buyers, mobile, cloud and analytics are still seen as more important. Despite this, many talent management vendors are bringing forward good technology in support of compelling social...

The future of social media according to IDC

The social media management and marketing (SMMM) applications market is evolving rapidly and established providers are in a state of evolution and product refinement, while new providers are coming to market seeking niche opportunities. IDC MarketScape: Worldwide...

Flapit launches social metrics counter

Available as a pre-order, Flapit (www.flapit.com) is the first physical counter to connect with all major social media platforms. Inspired by the iconic 1960s split-flap design, Flapit is not only easy to use and fun to watch, but also a powerful, interactive...

Social media in digital forensics

Social media has fundamentally changed the way information is shared and accessed. As a result, these channels are playing an increasingly important role in cyber forensic investigations.  “Social media has become an extension of our everyday lives and a primary means...

Social media key for utilities

A new IDC Energy Insight study reveals that around two in every three European utilities use social media for business purposes or plan to do so in the short term, compared with 48% a year earlier. The study also highlights that further expansion in the social media...