IBM introduces real time social networking tool for enterprises

IBM Connections analyses information and makes it discoverable in real-time, says company

IBM has introduced ‘IBM Connections’, a new social networking platform that allows organisations to track and monitor social data in real time.

The new IBM Connections software allows organisations to track and trace data on the fly throughout their organisations. The information can be analysed and is discoverable in real-time using the IBM Connections active compliance service, said the company.

The company said on its website, “IBM Connections 3 is social software designed to meet the needs of business. It empowers business professionals to be more innovative and productive by helping them build networks of subject matter experts.”

“It facilitates the creation of vibrant communities of employees, partners, and customers where creative ideas can be exchanged to help foster increased business growth.”

“IBM Connections can help teams accomplish their business objectives whether they are located locally or distributed geographically,” added the company.

The new platform has been developed in partnership with Actiance, a compliance capabilities provider. The new IBM Connections 3.01 software uses microblogs, wikis, communities and activities to collaborate with clients, partners and employees.

The social networking platform delivers enterprise-quality compliance capabilities providing the ability to monitor, track and quickly pull out relevant data around conversations, posts and file uploads in real-time, said the company.

IBM general manager, collaboration solutions Alistair Rennie said the benefits of social business are too great to ignore.

Rennie said, “With these new advancements around compliance enablement, a social business can confidently activate networks of people to use a variety of collaborative tools, to improve and accelerate innovation.”

IBM is expected to introduce Actiance Vantage for IBM Connections in the third quarter.