In the last few months, Facebook became “open,” with its open API for developers to build programs within the community. Users may now select from thousands of applications to add to their profiles. However, this action did not make Facebook an open community. For Facebook to become truly open and innovative, Facebook needs to allow applications, websites, and companies to easily export data and content out of the community.

At the DEMOfall Conference, I voiced my dislike and warned the companies of Facebook applications. These programs dilute profiles and a user’s ability to efficiently find information. Most recently and not shockingly, we saw that only a few applications are reaching a critical mass. The API, while being utilized, is not creating exceptional applications that are being adopted in mass, and thus is not creating value for the average user.
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On IDC’s European ICT Forum 2007, Don Tapscott presented his latest thoughts and insights on Wikinomics - Enterprise 2.0, the subject of his bestseller Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything. The presentation gives a good overview of web 2.0 in relation to corporate strategy, and provides some insightful examples.

Credits: ViNT