Minimizing gaps in information access on social networks while maximizing the spread

Lots of important information, including job openings and other kinds of advertising, are often transmitted by word-of-mouth in online settings. For example, social networks like LinkedIn are increasingly used as a way of spreading information about job opportunities, which can greatly affect people’s career development. The goal of social influence maximization, a well-studied problem, is […]

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Move beyond Yammer features – the importance of asking “what and why”

As a consult who helps customers use products like Yammer, I get lots of questions. And a common question I get from customers is, why should we use Yammer?
 
It’s often in relation to them using other services for communication already, and roll… Continue reading Move beyond Yammer features – the importance of asking “what and why”

Inbox full of non-work clutter? Yammer your way to happiness!*

Tired of managing a heap of non-work related emails in your busy day? Do you get annoyed when someone hits ‘Reply all’ to a group email and says, “Thanks”, or maybe just goes off on a social discussion that does not need to involve you?
 
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Introducing My Library on the Service Trust Portal —a new service for Microsoft users

We are excited to announce some great new functionality to the Service Trust Portal (STP)!
 
To support our effort to be transparent in how we manage customer data, we make available several resources. One of those resources is the Service Trust P… Continue reading Introducing My Library on the Service Trust Portal —a new service for Microsoft users