IBM Dials up Web 2.0 For Enterprise Portals

IBM announced today that it will bring the latest version of its portal software to the market this quarter a release that aims to satisfy growing need for Web 2.0 technologies in the enterprise. WebSphere Portal 6.1 is a refresh of IBM's current portal offering, with an added focus on the Web 2.0 features that the company has been loudly heralding as a vital part of its new model for enterprise software. IBM is not alone in its campaign to introduce corporate IT to Web 2.0. Increasingly, companies such as Microsoft, Oracle and SAP are delving into the enterprise social software market. IBM has been aggressively promoting collaborative Web 2.0 products like Lotus Connections and its Mashup Center, and is now adding similar capabilities to its portal software.