SuperTrade.com: Knowledge Management for the Masses
SuperTrade.com is a new, free Web application that allows users to create lists of bookmarks, comment on those bookmarks, engage in on-line discussions of bookmarked Websites and more. Based on the principles of knowledge management, SuperTrade is much more than a bookmarks site, but less than a blog.
(PRWEB) August 1, 2005 -- SuperTrade, which claims to be the “ultimate free
knowledge exchange” is the latest on-line creation of Jeffrey Baumgartner, the
eccentric founder of the jpb group. SuperTrade is a web application that allows
users to create “Lists” of bookmarks. Unlike other bookmark sites, however,
SuperTrade includes a number of features normally found in knowledge management
tools. Users can categorize bookmarks, manage categories, attach detailed
commentary about bookmarks and even engage in on-line discussions about
bookmarks – each bookmark has its own dedicated discussion forum. Bookmarks can
include any on-line document or file: web pages, text documents, images, digital
music, digital video, PowerPoint presentations or indeed anything that can be
found on the Web.
The original concept behind SuperTrade was to develop
a knowledge management tool for professionals; one where they could save links
to on-line documents, provide their own commentary and share those links with
their peers. Today, this kind of knowledge sharing is most often accomplished by
circulating e-mails to large groups of colleagues, associates and others.
However, e-mails are often lost, sometimes not wanted and do not provide a
single source of all links shared via e-mail. SuperTrade solves all these
problems. Moreover, a subscription function allows anyone to subscribe to a list
and receive e-mail notification of new content.
As SuperTrade was
developed, it quickly became clear that the software could serve other groups as
well. People who like to share funny, bizarre or other kinds of web sites with
friends can readily use SuperTrade to share these web sites. Hobbyists can build
up pages of links relevant to their hobbies. People who travel frequently or use
multiple computers can build a central bookmarks site which they can access from
any computer anywhere. They can even opt to keep their lists private. Users can
even make lists of film or video clips.
SuperTrade, at www.supertrade.com, is free
for all. However, users must fill in a simple registration form if they wish to
set up their own lists, participate in discussion forums or subscribe to lists.
Currently, SuperTrade is advertising supported, although jpb has plans to
develop more sophisticated tools on a fee payment basis. Basic lists will always
be free to set up and manage.
Jeffrey Baumgartner and his jpb group of
companies – based in Belgium and Bangkok – has been behind an eclectic range of
projects. A sculptor by training, Baumgartner is a well known expert of
organizational innovation and idea management. Bwiti bvba, his Erps-Kwerps,
Belgium company which developed SuperTrade has also developed and currently
markets Jenni Idea Management virtual software and Sylvia Web BrainStorm. During
the dot.com heyday, Baumgartner was called an e-commerce Guru by the Internet
Society's magazine “On the Internet”. He has also been a columnist, advertising
agency owner and teacher. His projects have ranged from DrEcommerce – a popular
web resource developed while advising the European Commission on promoting
e-commerce in Europe – to writing an astrology column for a Thai business
magazine in spite of the fact that he does not believe in Astrology. His popular
Report 103 newsletter – where he shares his theories of organizational
creativity and innovation - reaches thousands of creativity and innovation
professionals around the world.
Contact:
Jeffrey
Baumgartner
32-2-251-7725
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