Envision creating your own social-collaborative platform, fully branded and under your control, featuring a blend of functionalities reminiscent of Facebook, LinkedIn, Yahoo Groups, and Yammer—this is what Connect offers. With enterprise-level security, it can be deployed both on-premise or on-demand, while also being completely customizable and upgradeable as new software becomes available. Connect communities seamlessly integrate with an impressive suite of customer relationship management (CRM) tools and come equipped with a comprehensive management console. It supports commercial networks designed to accommodate millions of users, whether deployed on-premise or in a hosted environment. The platform's flexible customization layer, featuring a Java Portlet architecture and a skinnable interface, ensures that Connect can be tailored to meet specific technical and branding needs, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their collaborative efforts. Ultimately, Connect empowers businesses to foster community engagement and streamline communication in a secure online space.