Google+ Ripples

So Google+ is still there. Yes, I know lots of people really like it but I'm still not there. The main reason? I STILL can't update from any of my social apps like Yoono and Hootsuite (Google+ API not released yet) and it STILL looks like crap on my iPad (iPhone app makes it a bit better but not much).
If they think I'm going to drop all my other networks and switch over just like that they are dreaming.

But in the mean time they are clearly working on it and this week an interesting new development was the release of Ripples. An option that shows you how your public posts are being shared accross yours as well as others networks. Yes, have to admit. I'm impressed. Will this win me over?? Not yet (see above) but it does make me wish Twitter will copy this one really quick because I'd love to see this kind of detail on my Tweets!

User friendly

Sometimes images just speak for themselves......

 

If your site shows input examples to show users what is expected of them, than make sure your example entries match the fields validation rules! Putting in an example with an underscore ("j_smith") while an underscore is not allowed is really stupid and very annoying!

Announcement: Partner

Since 2008 I've had the pleasure of working at Silverside. A Premier IBM Business Partner dedicated to offering their customers advice and services around Document & Process management, Collaboration and Social Business. A company with a great team of people and heart for its customers.

I'm proud to announce that as of now I've become an official partner and shareholder in Silverside. I look forward to continue working with this great team and our customers to deliver high level services.

 

Tech war winners & losers of the week

It has been an exciting week so far!
Lotus Notes 8.5.3 got released with some nice features and an entitlement for using Connections Files & Profiles greatly improving the future of Lotus Notes as part of the Social Business Strategy. The new XWork server license model was introduced by IBM to allow the selling of xPages without having to have it 'Lotus Notes'  branded. And Apple revealed their new iPhone5....ehhh..... Nop, sorry not yet we'll milk out the old one first with the iPhone4S.

Furthermore IBM passed Microsoft on the inside in market cap and Apple revealed..... ehhh..... nop.

Ok, week isn't over yet. Let's see what else comes up but so far I like it!

Demo of Lotus Notes 8.5.3 integration with Connections:


Ok, is my view colored? Yes. Am I biased? Yes but hey, aren't we all..!

Beauty of technology...