If you use Outlook day in and day out like I do, then surely you're aware of its numerous shortcomings. Especially when it comes to contact management and networking. That's all set to change when Xobni is released. Watching this video has me dreaming of cool functionality that's been long overdue. Watch the video and sign up for the beta - if you haven't already. 
You can sign up using this link here: 
I wonder if they can do anything to help me link contacts together. It's great that I can list my contacts spouse and children's names, but why isn't that a link allowing me to open that contact directly from within the contact I'm already viewing? Oh well, baby steps... baby steps. 