Business apps giant SAP gets Web 2.0 bug

Business software companies are looking to the consumer Web for product inspiration--and potentially profit.

Business applications giant SAP this year will be rolling out enhancements meant to make end users more productive through easier collaboration, according to company executives.

These additions are being designed around so-called Web 2.0 technologies, such as shared Web pages called wikis, as well as online forums and mini applications called widgets. The goal is to make it easier for knowledge workers who use SAP products to collaborate.

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