Enterprise knowledge sharing platform
4.6/5 (14 reviews)IBM Connections is a fully functional enterprise social networking tool that operates as both an internal workflow communications platform and an external networking application. Users can create chats, forums, blogs and discussions focused around business processes and manage restrictions so only certain IBM Connections users can view data.
The IBM Connections software is fully compatible on mobile platforms and all data is fully transparent. Users can share numerous document and file types to other users and customize dashboards to suit specific information feeds.
IBM Connections can create social networking profiles to display employment information and statuses within organizations, collaborate with other users, discussion forums photo/video sharing and technical support is included in the annual subscription price.
An array of tutorials and demos are available on the IBM Connections website and technical support is included with annual payment packages.
Pros
I like IBM because:
Is a leading company in the social enterprise software market.
It puts at the disposal of businessmen tools for cognitive analysis with business social networks allowing to improve decision making for the growth of companies.
Thanks to the IBM tools you can perform data analysis that results in our ways of presenting and displaying the results.
IBM provides a security and cognitive technology of social network data allowing results to be obtained that optimize the processes of the organization.
The tools facilitate the combination of advanced business communications with collaborative tools that the market demands.
They are tools that transmit a competitive image of the organization, being positive for the organizations.
Offers conversation and meeting tools with security functions and data protection.
Is a collaboration platform that can help you grow your business to its maximum potential allowing you to update based on market behavior.
Cons
The least I like about IBM;
I believe that the image of the interfaces can be improved considering a grass of light colors.
You can add models of results analysis reports, and management indicators by project type.
It's a program that I personally like a lot, and therefore, there are few negative observations.
I'm an IBM Business partner and IBM Connections is one of the best social collaboration tools IBM has ever made.
As user IBM Connections fits perfectly what i could expect from a social: easy to use , clear and logic UI, features needed like file share and edit. One of my favorite Connections apps is Wiki where you can store all info regarding projects. Last but not least IBM has also made the connections client for Windows and Mac so users can use Connections as repository insted traditional filesystem share.
As admin i love connections because is Solid and when you have it tourned on after a setup or migration you can forget it until next CR to install new functionality and fixes.
Connections is also available for many platform like Windows, Linux or AIX and it's also available for principal DBs like DB2, Oracle or MSsql so any customers can choose his preferred way.
I like also to reccomend a good adoption plan to engage and teach the users in right way so you will have the ROI of the investment for sure.
Pros
Easy to use, a lot of functionality you cannot miss in a modern environment , solid architecture .
Very good is easy to use and adapts to the needs of the user.
Pros
What I like the most is the security of the information that is based on the high standards of the data, besides that it can be shared and reach the other members of the organization in an ongoing way, improving the agility of the process based on a reliable service. environment and adjustable to the requirements of employees, partners and entrepreneurs.
Cons
One of the negative aspects is that it would be necessary to implement management indicators to improve efficiency and performance within the organization, improving aspects related to productivity.
Pros
Connections has more functionality than I care to use but it can come in handy for the more technical minded. Great features to create employee profiles and message boards wok great.
Cons
Personally I have had a hard time understanding the complicated interface and all the features. This solution might very well be overkill for the vast majority of organizations
Rating breakdown
Likelihood to recommend
60-day free trial available.
Connections Social: starting at $6/month.
Connections S2: starting at $8/month.
Connections S1: starting at $10/month.
Contact IBM for on-premise pricing.
Below are some frequently asked questions for IBM Connections.
IBM Connections offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $6/month
Pricing model: One-time License, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
60-day free trial available.
Connections Social: starting at $6/month.
Connections S2: starting at $8/month.
Connections S1: starting at $10/month.
Contact IBM for on-premise pricing.
IBM Connections offers the following features:
IBM Connections has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business
IBM Connections supports the following languages:
English
IBM Connections has the following pricing plans:
One-time License, Subscription
IBM Connections supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone, iPad
IBM Connections integrates with the following applications:
AppFusions, Autotask, Badgeville, Clear Spider, Hootsuite, IBM Case Manager, LiveRamp IdentityLink, SocialChorus, Wordpress, Wrike
IBM Connections offers the following support options:
FAQs, Forum, Knowledge Base, Online Support, Phone Support, Video Tutorials
IBM is a prestigious communication tool that allowed the organization to consolidate 7 years of record of information related to the load of projects financed to organizations and entities in the 24 states of the country.
Thanks to the tools, it was possible to understand the results information allowing to make decisions focused on the long-term growth of the organization.
It is a tool that allowed the organization to update and adapt to the dynamics of the market, being currently more efficient in compliance with the processes.