Posted on Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Social Networking Tools Stimulate Government Operational Efficiency and Transparency
IDC Government Insights Research
The creative use of social networking tools, which offer rich media sharing, integrated communications, and information exposure, are helping to stimulate government operational efficiency and transparency, according to leading independent research and advisory firm, Government Insights, an IDC company. The new Government Insights research report, Social Networking and Takin’ Care of Business Every Way (Doc #GI215803) reveals that social networking applications have established a foothold in private enterprises and the public sector alike. A recent IDC survey found that more than 15% of government/education responders worldwide are posting to blogs or wikis and/or participating in social networking to conduct business. While less pervasive than some private industries, governments are increasingly adopting Web 2.0 applications to respond to transparency mandates and to leverage efficiencies.
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