<p>A decade ago, online commerce, more commonly known as ebusiness, was more than just a buzz word, it was a game changer. And the successful integration of ebusiness technology would be what determined which companies would survive, and which would get left behind.</p><p>Evidence of the pervasiveness of ebusiness is everywhere you look. Even the vendors at your local farmer's market are armed with their Square, prepared to accept your major credit card to enable you to purchase that carton of fresh strawberries.</p><p>Today the game is changing again, and IBM is advising companies to invest in social business.</p><p>IBM recently released a new white paper, Patterns in Achieving Social Business Success By Leading and Pioneering Organizations, which reveals how organizations are using social technologies to stay competitive in today's market and create a smarter, more productive workforce.</p><p><a href="http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh060313-story07.html">Keep reading...</a></p>