<p>"I confess that in 1901, I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty yearsEver since, I have distrusted myself and avoided all predictions." Wilbur Wright, 1908</p><p>With none of Wilbur Wright's humility, here are my predictions for some significant business developments in 2013. Microsoft's acquisition of the Yammer will be a game changer in the enterprise social space.</p><p>Even though Microsoft's integration plans are not yet clear, it is certain that Yammer social capabilities will be integrated into Office, making it a compelling offering for many organizations. Furthermore, Microsoft's low price point for Yammer will force competitors to react or disappear.Mobile social business becomes real for the mainstream business worker in 2013.</p><p>According to Forrester Research, 28 percent of workers already use three different devices for work. And that number will surely grow significantly in 2013. Interestingly, a big driver for mobile is the ability to work inside the office but away from the desk, for example in meetings and in other buildings. This need to stay connected while on the move will fuel the growth in the use of mobile social technologies, in the office and at home.On a related note, the explosion of tablet sales will force IT departments to deal with the reality of the iPad at work</p><p><a href="http://www.cmswire.com/cms/social-business/2013-predictions-the-changing-needs-of-the-mobile-social-business-018845.php">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.telecomreseller.com/2012/12/17/is-this-1992-or-2013-microsoft-ibm-rim-reinvent-themselves-for-the-social-collaborative-enterprise/">Is this 1992 or 2013? Microsoft, IBM, RIM Reinvent Themselves for the Social ...</a> (Telecom Reseller (press release))</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=diH5k8WjgegP-7MqeedKVFslPfx1M&ned=us">11 additional articles.</a></p>