Blogs, kLogs, and IM Agents

In my view, one of the many possible ways to transform weblogs into kLogs is to integrate them with other enterprise information tools; instant messaging is a good example. But when you tackle this idea, come prepared with XML API support. This is not just about posting an item to one blog account. Search requires different XML feeds than processes like selecting the channel you want to focus on, or publish to. The MyST XML API provides a collection of possibilities that makes it quick work when integrating with XML-aware platforms.

Using ActiveBuddy we were able to create a fairly powerful collection of integration services that allow authenticated MyST users to freely "converse" with channels to do things like search, read, and compose. We've only scratched the surface on this idea but I anticipate many types of solutions that have the potential to address a wide variety problems for information workers.

If this is something your company can benefit from, give us a call - we're implementing IM-independent platform solutions with MySmartChannels on a consulting basis.