Is e-mail really dying?

NetworkWorld.com | Software Research Center | Update Your Profile Is e-mail really dying? By Michael Osterman An interesting article in Slate magazine a couple of weeks ago entitled "The Death of E-Mail" discusses the impact that social networking, instant messaging, mobile messaging and other technologies are having on teenagers' use of technology for communicating with one another. The gist of the article is that while e-mail won't go away, a significant proportion of communications will migrate to social networking and other tools, and that e-mail use will become secondary for many users. Read full story For webinars or research on messaging, or to join the Osterman Research market research survey panel, go here. Osterman Research helps organizations understand the markets for messaging and directory related offerings. To e-mail Michael, click here. SPONSORED BY CA Unifying management systems Learn the benefits of unifying your network and voice management systems in this Special Brief. You will learn how marrying these platforms will reduce demands on your limited IT budget and staff. Learn more today. RELATED NEWS: Fantasy football, IM throwing productivity for a loss, 11/26/2007Not only does football consume much of America's weekend this time of year, but new survey data also reveals that fans let their Fantasy Football ... Blog:The cost-effective unified inbox:Have you considered Linux SIP gateways for putting voicemail in Exchange 2007? HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find the very best tech holiday gift ideas. '07 ENTERPRISE ALL-STARS Honoring outstanding technology projects. SPONSORED BY CA Unifying management systems Learn the benefits of unifying your network and voice management systems in this Special Brief. You will learn how marrying these platforms will reduce demands on your limited IT budget and staff. Learn more today. Join Network World's Technology Opinion Panel Here is your chance to help shape the future of IT. You know what products and enhancements are needed, you have the insight and foresight to be out front and provide direction to Network Word and the network industry. To join the panel, complete a brief registration survey. The panel is strictly for technology professionals to share their vision. Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   11/29/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: Judge backs Amazon, chides prosecutors Teleworkers called back to cubicle life 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide 2007 Enterprise All-Star Awards Testing all-in-one firewalls Microsoft to close 8-year-old vulnerability BSA, software giants target little guys Al Gore's Web site hacked Which certifications are worth your time? Parts of Cisco.com inaccessible FEATURED BUYER'S GUIDE: VoIP Monitoring, Analysis and Management Unifying management systems Learn the benefits of unifying your network and voice management systems in this Special Brief. You will learn how marrying these platforms will reduce demands on your limited IT budget and staff. Learn more today. Click Here for More Information IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Unified Communications Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007