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GCCONNEX [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collaborative and Social Communications
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social media platform
1, record 1, English, social%20media%20platform
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social media platforms refer to online platforms and tools that allow people to create, share, and exchange information and content with others. ... Social media platforms are recognized as an effective way to not only reach customers but to engage them with a brand also. The platforms are made up of strong online community’s, and allow brands to build their own network of potential customers. 2, record 1, English, - social%20media%20platform
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, Facebook, Flickr, GCconnex, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. 3, record 1, English, - social%20media%20platform
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plateforme de média social
1, record 1, French, plateforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plate-forme de média social 2, record 1, French, plate%2Dforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque plateforme de média social a sa propre série de caractéristiques, notamment le style, le public et le contenu et les moyens d’expression. 3, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Comme les gens passent beaucoup de temps en ligne, que ce soit pour magasiner, apprendre ou se divertir, les plateformes de médias sociaux sont devenues essentielles à la stratégie de marketing de toute entreprise. 4, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, Facebook, Flickr, GCconnex, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter et YouTube. 2, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
Record 1, Key term(s)
- plateforme de médias sociaux
- plate-forme de médias sociaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
- Internet y telemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- plataforma de medios sociales
1, record 1, Spanish, plataforma%20de%20medios%20sociales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El uso de las plataformas de medios sociales está creciendo y no parece que de momento vaya a reducir su ritmo de expansión. Cada vez más [...] los consumidores expresan su opinión y sus sentimientos marcando "me gusta" en Facebook o tuiteando sobre productos, o haciendo "pin" en Pinterest. 1, record 1, Spanish, - plataforma%20de%20medios%20sociales
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- colleague
1, record 2, English, colleague
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colleague : term used on GCconnex. 1, record 2, English, - colleague
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- collègue
1, record 2, French, coll%C3%A8gue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collègue : terme utilisé sur GCconnex. 1, record 2, French, - coll%C3%A8gue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- colega
1, record 2, Spanish, colega
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Collaborative and Social Communications
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- GCconnex
1, record 3, English, GCconnex
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada’s professional social networking platform for federal public servants. 2, record 3, English, - GCconnex
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The purpose of GCconnex is to enable public servants to connect and collaborate based on shared interests, knowledge, and experience. 3, record 3, English, - GCconnex
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- GCconnex
1, record 3, French, GCconnex
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plateforme de réseautage social professionnelle du gouvernement du Canada à l'intention des fonctionnaires fédéraux. 2, record 3, French, - GCconnex
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
GCconnex a pour objet de permettre aux fonctionnaires de tisser des liens et de collaborer selon leurs connaissances, leurs expériences et leurs intérêts communs. 3, record 3, French, - GCconnex
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- GCTools
1, record 4, English, GCTools
correct, plural, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Set of web applications(GCintranet, GCpedia, GCconnex and GCdirectory) which support Government of Canada(GC) communications and help GC employees connect and collaborate. 2, record 4, English, - GCTools
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- OutilsGC
1, record 4, French, OutilsGC
correct, masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'applications Web (GCintranet, GCpédia, GCconnex et GCannuaire) qui appuient les communications du gouvernement du Canada et aident ses employés à communiquer et à collaborer. 2, record 4, French, - OutilsGC
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- internal social media platform
1, record 5, English, internal%20social%20media%20platform
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Internal social media platforms, such as the Senior Leaders’ Blog, GCPedia, GCForums and GCconnex have proven valuable in helping Public Works and Government Services Canada(PWGSC) and its employees effectively and efficiently communicate and share information among colleagues and teams across the department, and in other government departments. 1, record 5, English, - internal%20social%20media%20platform
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plateforme interne de média social
1, record 5, French, plateforme%20interne%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- plateforme de média social interne 2, record 5, French, plateforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social%20interne
correct, feminine noun
- plate-forme de média social interne 3, record 5, French, plate%2Dforme%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plateformes internes de médias sociaux, comme le Blogue de la haute direction, GCPedia, GCForums et GCconnex, aident Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada (TPSGC) et ses employés à communiquer de manière efficace et efficiente et à partager l'information entre les collègues et les équipes dans l'ensemble du Ministère et dans d'autres ministères. 1, record 5, French, - plateforme%20interne%20de%20m%C3%A9dia%20social
Record 5, Key term(s)
- plate-forme interne de média social
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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