Executive Update

"The Web as Platform": What Does It Mean? -- Part I

Posted February 9, 2009 | Leadership |

About three years ago, the term "Web 2.0" entered into public consciousness, first propagating through the blogosphere, then appearing in the mainstream business and technology media, and more recently on the agenda of a global research community. When it appeared, some greeted the term as a welcome lifeline in the postdot-bomb era; others dismissed it as marketing hype. But one thing was clear: no one knew quite what it meant.

About The Author
Joseph Feller
Dr. Joseph Feller is Professor at the University College Cork (UCC), where he coordinates the PhD program in business information systems, supervises postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, and conducts research. He previously served as Editor of Cutter Benchmark Review.  Prior to joining UCC, Dr. Feller taught at the Ringling College of Art and Design. His research focuses on collective intelligence action and resources phenomena, such as… Read More
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