Imagine an e-mail system that allows you to manage all social media networks in one place… This week Microsoft announced changes to Outlook which will allow you to do just that.

The 500 million users of Outlook will soon be able to check their updates and notifications on popular business networking sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, without having to leave the comfort of their own e-mail system. This is great news for the growing number of businesses who rely on social media sites to stay in touch with key contacts. It’s hoped that harnessing this social networking technology will save users valuable time and increase productivity and profit in the long run.  (more…)