Connections - Part of the next web generation
Many web applications are integrating and interfacing with PC based applications. This trend will continue to grow, because the web is no longer a separate world where people post information, but a vibrant communications channel that must be kept current to be of value. At the same time, the web sites themselves are more complex, and even with powerful, easy-to-use applications, the ability to post and manage content with familiar tools is very valuable.
Look for these types of features in new applications and plugins (many exist).
- Blogging by email
- Saving word processing documents directly to web applications
- Offline editing with later synchronization (Google GearBox?)
- Drag and drop, desktop to web
- More content conversion utilities
- Greater standardization across all platforms
- Direct, dynamic multimedia connections
- Content delivery networks to reduce the cost of distribution
These are good investments.
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