Slow but sure adopters
Web 2.0 is slowly winning converts among agencies and government
contractors, according to a new survey released this month by CDW
Corp.
Respondents cited concerns about proper usage and security as the
main reasons for reluctance to adopt the technologies.
Thirty-one percent said they were worried that Web 2.0 will be used
for personal reasons instead of work, 28 percent are concerned about
information security and 27 percent worry about employees wasting
time. But 53 percent also said Web 2.0 applications will improve
employee performance during the next five years.
Currently using Web 2.0Small businesses: 27%
Midsize businesses: 53%
Large businesses: 67%
Government: 30%
Supportive leadershipSmall business: 29%
Midsize business: 49%
Large business: 58%
Government: 22%
Living up to hypeSmall business: 28%
Midsize business: 50%
Large business: 57%
Government: 30%
Will improve performanceSmall business: 34%
Midsize business: 59%
Large business: 69%
Government: 45%
Important for attracting and retaining the next generation of employeesSmall business: 44%
Midsize business: 73%
Large business: 85%
Government: 61%
Source: CDW Corp.