This is quite a buy. We took a look at IBM's offerings in social technology nearly a decade ago. Their early efforts included intelligent directories that could consolidate internal intelligence. I was impressed by their early work for social in the enterprise, and now they are doing quite a bit more. The integration of their systems is worth watching.
" ... IBM further solidified its commitment to Big Data with the buyout of Kenexa Corp., a developer of social analysis software for use in human resources decision making. The $1.3 billion acquisition bolsters Big Blue's competitive standing among rivals Oracle and SAP, and, according to the company, will serve as a platform for the development of more enterprise social media applications ... "
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