On September 4, IBM formally announced the next version of their social software platform Connections. Connections 4 adds a host of new features in all the areas of the product, including:
- Home Page has a new user interface with simplified navigation
- Communities includes new events widgets and recent update views
- Recommendations are more relevant by including status updates and microblogs content
- Files adds the ability to upload multiple files, better sharing options, file locking and more
- Forums makes it easier to add web content to a forum discussion
- Activities allow for linking to files and converting activities to To Do items
- Bookmarks includes a new, easier interface
- Profiles has an enhanced Recent Updates section and redesigned business card layout
- Wikis include multiple tool bars and better editing
- 508 compliance is now certified
You can see the official IBM Announcement Letter here: IBM Connections V4.0 enables professional networks and communities to reinvent how people innovate and work together.
