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News Analysis: Lithium Technologies Adds $53M in Financing

News Analysis: Lithium Technologies Adds $53M in Financing

By R "Ray" Wang on January 5, 2012

New Funding Shows Strength In Social Business Market And Lithium’s Business Model Emeryville, California based Lithum Technologies announced today that it raised $53.4M in financing.  The lead round is from New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Other investors include SAP Ventures. NEA leads the round with Peter Sonsini joining the board. Peter‘s been active with ecommerce play […]

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Monday’s Musings: 10 Mega Business Trends To Watch For In 2012

Monday’s Musings: 10 Mega Business Trends To Watch For In 2012

By R "Ray" Wang on December 26, 2011

The Shift From Transaction To Engagement Ushers A New Era For Businesses. As organizations enter the evolution from transactional systems to engagement systems, a shift is happening in business (see Figure 1).  Engagement requires a different design point and business model for success.  Engagement must account for sense and response, massive social scale, conversation, new […]

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Research Summary: Demystifying Enterprise Gamification For Business

Research Summary: Demystifying Enterprise Gamification For Business

By R "Ray" Wang on December 7, 2011

Purpose and Intent Much hype surrounds the topic of gamification. Often seen as a technique to add engagement to existing tasks, projects, marketing campaigns, and initiatives, the term gamification unfortunately lacks the seriousness it deserves. This report seeks to change the point of view and demonstrate where gamification plays a role in the enterprise. More […]

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Announcing The Constellation SuperNova Awards

Announcing The Constellation SuperNova Awards

By R "Ray" Wang on June 6, 2011

THE GENESIS Today, we announce an award that celebrates and recognizes leaders who have overcome the odds to successfully apply emerging and disruptive technologies for their organizations. In Search of Protostars Most award programs recognize the technology suppliers for their advancements in the market.  Few, if any programs, have recognized individuals for their courage in […]

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