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* Off the shelf solutions like Yammer, Ning and Grou.ps
	* Pros:
		* Faster deployment time means may be cheaper in long term
		* Easily spans multiple office locations
                * Can login anywhere, even from mobile devices not connected to the company Wifi
	* Cons:
		* Subject to terms and conditions with published content
		* Goodbye social network if the company goes under
		* Changes beyong scope of service functionality may be difficult
		* Ongoing monthly cost
* DIY Solutions like BuddyPress
	* Pros:
		* Complete control of published content
		* Easier to proxy out unauthorised users (Restrict to IP?)
		* Up-front cost for any required hardware and development/deployment cost, then small ongoing cost for management
	* Cons:
		* Time-intensive in terms of deployment may mean more expensive in the long term
		* Spanning multiple office locations is more difficult