Jive Software, a leading social business platform, has announced the opening of new offices in Sydney, Melbourne; Hong Kong; and Singapore.

Commenting on the company's Asia-Pacific launch, Jay Larson, Jive's President of Worldwide Field Operations, said: "Some of the most innovative companies across the world, including several in Australia and Asia, are transforming their businesses with Jive. 

"Our products help customers, partners and employees access the information, expertise, and best practices they need to get work done in a better way. We're excited about bringing the goodness of Jive to Australia and Asia."

Jive has already worked with several Asia-Pacific and global clients to help transform their business processes, including Ace Insurance, Commonwealth Bank, PwC Australia and REA Group.

Commenting on the REA Group's implementation of Jive, Melissa Hendry, Internal Communications of REA Group, said: "We've been using Jive as a social intranet since 2009. This is now a crucial business tool that enables communication, collaboration and knowledge management among employees. And particularly pleasingly, it has helped create a company culture that appreciates diversity of view, individuality, fun and transparency."