The document discusses the current and future impacts of social software for the leasing and asset finance industry. It defines social software as technologies that facilitate relationships and information sharing through social graphs, APIs, privacy controls, and interoperability. The document outlines how social software has evolved from broadcast to conversation-based models and provides case studies of companies in other industries that have successfully used social media to generate recommendations, buzz, and lead generation. It concludes by suggesting signposts for how the leasing industry can get the basics of social media right and use it to identify influencers, understand their concerns, and develop authentic content to generate actions like sharing, discussing, and applying.