Introducing the Enterprise Wiki Software Guide

514_wikidirectoryChoosing the right wiki for your team, project, or organization is essential. The right tool will help catalyze adoption, encourage continued use, and help people get their work done well. So how can you find the best enterprise wiki for your needs?

I’m publishing the Enterprise Wiki Software Guide to help you get started. The guide contains descriptions and screenshots of twelve wikis that are designed with business and organizational needs in mind. These tools contain such capabilities and features as:

  • Workspaces – organize information by group, project, product, etc.
  • Permissions – set read and edit permissions for individual pages or entire spaces.
  • User Management/LDAP – integrate with central user stores, like Active Directory
  • Notifications – get notified by email or RSS when a page is updated.
  • Design & Branding – match the look and feel of your website, intranet, etc.
  • Discussion – threaded discussion can take place right alongside the content on wiki pages. For example, if you’re using the wiki for your employee handbook, someone can ask a question, clarify a policy, or suggest a refinement.
  • Industry-Standard Databases – Oracle, MySQL, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server
  • Templates – placeholder text people can use to spark activity on newly created pages.

I’ll continue to add more information on the products already listed, and add new products to the list. I’ll also be adding more features to the guide as well, so that you can rate and share your experiences with these tools. In the meantime, you’re welcome to post your thoughts on the guide and listed tools in the comments section of the Enterprise Wiki Software Guide.