Is Email’s Reign Coming to an End? - NYTimes.com
I have blogged about this before. Email is one of those technologies used more but defined by many as doomed. I am sure it will be complemented by other technologies--which may take the place of some messages. But, I do not myself experience a decline in the messages in my inbox. I am waiting for some stronger evidence before I buy this one.
The report’s authors highlight the fact that, while the respondents believed they would newer technologies like VoIP and videoconferencing increasingly in the future, the more traditional tools like email and the office landline showed a noticeable downward trend.
These findings shouldn’t be surprising; having a greater range of useful (and relatively inexpensive) communications tools at our disposal means we can pick the best tools for a given job, which should make our communications more effective. The availability of tools like Dropbox and box.net, for example, has greatly simplified the process of sharing files with others, and should mean fewer people trying to send large files as email attachments. And for internal office communications, social business tools like Yammer and Chatter make for easier conversation than can be had over email distribution lists.
I have blogged about this before. Email is one of those technologies used more but defined by many as doomed. I am sure it will be complemented by other technologies--which may take the place of some messages. But, I do not myself experience a decline in the messages in my inbox. I am waiting for some stronger evidence before I buy this one.
