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Duane Fogarty

Acrobat.com Workspaces - 8 views

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  • Duane Fogarty on 05 Apr 10
     
    "Work better together on Acrobat.com" [1]. "Adobe has introduced Acrobat.com Workspaces, an extension to its online collaboration service that provides shared workspaces to enable teams to easily share project documents and other files when working on projects" [2]. Adobe is a major player in the field of producing solid software and it seems they too are joining the world of online collaboration by developing Acrobat.com Workspaces and more. Launched in 2009, Acrobat.com lets users "store and share documents, convert files to PDF, share their screen using Adobe ConnectNow, and create documents using online applications such as the Buzzword word processor and Acrobat.com Tables for spreadsheets"[2]. At the moment the paid prescription is available to North American customers only and some other regional Beta versions are available. Although this availability is a weakness, particularly at this stage for Australian clients, Adobe does offer a free alternative for everyone until the Workspaces are available widely. The alternative is a limited, but useful service; "Get an online workspace, five PDF conversions total, three person web conferencing, online office applications and forum-based support" [3]. One of the biggest strength's to the workspaces is the usability of the product and its fresh outlook. The product offers great potential for clients as regardless of what application you use to create a document; Acrobat.com Workspaces includes a PDF conversion which can make the final document industry standard.
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  • Duane Fogarty on 05 Apr 10
     
    Acrobat.com Workspaces are mobile and can be collaborative from anywhere, "whether it is reading a proposal one last time on the train, or sharing a presentation with a new team member or taking a picture of receipts and faxing them to accounting" [4]. Having mobility on a collaborative workspace these days is an important plus to the potential of Adobe's application. With Acrobat.com Workspaces users can work together in real time on various Office documents like Word, Spreadsheet and presentations. No downloads are necessary as it is all found online and the latest document is what users will be viewing and editing. In real time, users can respond and make changes together. A possible weakness to the software is the inability to lock someone out of a document, although Adobe suggests that 'no lock outs' are a positive [5], in some cases a document in a workspace may not need to be seen by all eyes. In this scenario it would be better to have multiple Workspaces, but whether that is a viable option for a business or not will need to be analysed.
  • Duane Fogarty on 05 Apr 10
     
    References/Notes [1] Adobe - tagline, https://acrobat.com/#l [accessed April 5]. [2] Robinson, D., (2010). Adobe adds shared workspaces to Acrobat.com, http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2260392/adobe-adds-shared-workspaces, V3.co.uk. [3] Acrobat.com Workspaces, https://acrobat.com/#il=1&page=signup_only&su=1 [accessed April 5]. [4] Acrobat.com Mobile Workspaces, https://acrobat.com/features_mobile_access.html [accessed April 5]. [5] Adobe.com Workspace features, https://acrobat.com/features_online_office_applications.html [accessed April 5].
  • Narelle Absolom on 09 Apr 10
     
    Placeholder interested in this for my work, so I'll comment after further research
Elaine McDonald

AJAXWorkspace - Project Management Software for Everyone! - 5 views

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  • Elaine McDonald on 06 Apr 10
     
    Online project management tools such as AJAXWorkspace facilitate team collaboration by eliminating delays from miscommunication or uncertainty over job roles. Effective online project management helps to keep teams on task and projects on budget. AJAXWorkspace uses a common Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax) workspace as the foundation for an online collaboration workspace. (Myerson, 2009) AJAXworkspace management software provides more than 10 powerful online project management and collaboration tools such as document management, task to-do list, notepad, file sharing, discussion board, news, polls, graphical reporting and more. (AJAXWorkspace) The project expenses feature in AJAXWorkspace allows users to manage all team expenses associated with a project. Team members can submit their expenses for approval online for the project manger to either approve or reject. Approved expenses can be deducted from the project budget and team members can find project expenses Key Performance Indicators (KPI) under the project's dashboard feature. (AJAXWorkspace) The dashboard feature exhibits a workspace summary of recent news, activities and tasks, as well as upcoming events, documents list, graphical reporting of pending tasks and bookmarks. AJAXWorkspace allows the creation and tracking of many projects in the one workspace. Is easy to use from anywhere that a computer and Internet access is available. (van Bavel, 2010) Using a common central Ajax workspace, team members can collaborate on one or more projects at individual, departmental, and corporate levels. Different templates can be created for each level and also for both private and public use. The central workspace provides technical support, training, network monitoring, and data security. (Myerson, 2009) AJAXWorkspace offers superior, flexible project management services that support financial and personal accountability by tracking expenses, monitoring budgets, and regulating resources.
  • Elaine McDonald on 07 Apr 10
     
    References Myerson, J. (2009, October 20). Manage tasks with common Ajax workspace. IBM - United States. Retrieved April 7, 2010, from http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/web/library/wa-aj-workspace/?ca=drs- Project management and online collaboration features: AJAXWorkspace. (2010). Project management software, online collaboration & task software: AJAXWorkspace. Retrieved April 7, 2010, from http://www.ajaxworkspace.com/project-management-features/ van Bavel, I. (2010). Internet Business Tool, Internet Business Idea, Starting Online Business. Internet Business Tool, Internet Business Idea, Starting Online Business. Retrieved April 7, 2010, from http://www.internetbusinessinfo.net/
  • Joanne Sinadinovic on 14 Apr 10
     
    "Secure project management software which consists of an integrated suite of collaboration functionalities. Organize your tasks, manage projects and coordinate well with your entire enterprise, colleagues and team members within a central location". [1]
    "It helps you in effectively organizing your tasks, managing projects and coordinating well with your project members or colleagues within a centralize location. It is an ideal tool for any kind of project management, whether you are working in an organization or a freelancer from home" [2]
    Advantages of AJAXWorkspace:
    "The online workspace services consist of the following criteria: * Cost effective, No Hardware or Software to Buy * It's a Free Services * Rapid Setup and Deployment with no client-side implementation * Access your data at anytime, from anywhere in the world. * Secure and Reliable which available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. * Free Automatic Upgrades Services * Interactive, fast and high usability with latest MS AJAX Framework". [3] References:
    [1] Project Management and Collaboration Software, http://www.web-based-software.com/project-management/index2.asp [accessed April 14, 2010]. [2] Earn money online from home, http://netstrive.blogspot.com/2009/02/indiaspeaksnet-get-paid-for-survey.html [accessed April 14, 2010]. [3] Online project management software and collaboration workspace, http://ajaxworkspace.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/ajaxworkspace-implementation-plan/ [accessed April 14, 2010].
Jane Power

eRoom Family - Content Management - EMC - 8 views

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  • EMC Documentum eRoom enables distributed teams to work together more efficiently
  • EMC Documentum eRoom Enterprise enables complex enterprise collaboration by combining the EMC Documentum eRoom workspace environment with EMC Documentum enterprise content management tools including access to enterprise content and workflow processes.
  • Provide team members with access to personalized views of the latest project task information within their eRoom workplaces while eliminating outdated task information.
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  • Combine web conferencing with the eRoom digital workplace to provide tools for realtime meetings and presentations including whiteboard sessions, desktop sharing, live demonstrations, and one-to-many presentations.
  • Gain the functionality of eRoom but in a hosted environment, enabling project teams to collaborate with partners and suppliers in a secure online space with less up-front investment.
  • Jane Power on 30 Mar 10
     
    For any enterprise that wants to provide a secure and scalable shared workspace for geographically disparate project teams then the EMC Documentum eRoom Family [2] of products release 7.4 provides an integrated solution that provides many benefits. The EMC website [1] provides an overview of the five components in their Documentum eRoom family that together provide a fully integrated system for online collaborative workgroups. The whole family comprises a suite of products that cover many of the areas that are out lined as essential features for successful enterprise online collaboration in the White Paper prepared by the Gilbane Group [3] Collaboration and Social Media-2008 [4]. Features such as (a) Secure shared workspace (b) Secure storage for shared rich content including, images, audio and documents, (c) Ability to run on intranet or secure hosted website that can run outside of the corporate firewall to allow external partners to join the group, (d) eRooms can be organised on a project basis each with their own workspace that can incorporate user access privileges, (e) Notifications and integrated IM and (f) Project management tools. The modules included in the Documentum eRoom Family include: eRoom - Web based collaborative workspace eRoom Enterprise - Combines the eRoom capability of a collaborative work space with the power of the EMC content management tools. eRoom Real-Time Services - Combines eRoom workspace with real time conferencing tools such as real time meetings, presentations and whiteboard sessions. eRoom Viewer -Team access to Microsoft Project Management tools. eRoom .Net - The functionality of the eRoom environment nut within a hosted web environment. References [1] EMC Corporation. (2010). EMC. Retrieved April 10, 2010, from EMC: http://www.emc.com/utilities/globalsiteselect.jhtml?checked=true [2] EMC Corporation. (2010). EMC Documentum eRoom Family. Retrieved April 10, 2010, from EMC: http://www.emc.com/products/family/er
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  • Jane Power on 30 Mar 10
     
    eRoom is a web-based collaboration system that is popular amongst corporations. It has in built security features that IT departments require and can be rolled out globally.
  • Duane Fogarty on 09 Apr 10
     
    Documentum eRoom provides a "web-based collaborative workspace for distributed teams" [1]. Additions to Documentum eRoom include real time services, collaboration management capabilities, Microsoft Project compatibility and a secure online shared environment. The eRoom Family of software has been a major player in the field of collaboration over the last ten years. EMC released a document about what they regard as their top 10 tips regarding what a SMB (medium to small businesses) should look for when considering web-based collaboration software. This document can be located at http://www.retrospect.com/assets/Top10_WebCollab_en.pdf. So how does EMC's very own software hold up these top 10 tips? DLA Piper Rudnick is mostly a US based law firm, forty offices, which required an easy and secure method to collaborate online. "The verdict: use of EMC's Documentum eRoom, a web-based collaboration platform that allows for secure information sharing" [2]. DLA Piper was deciding between Lotus QuickPlace and Documentum eRoom and stated that eRoom scored the battle because "eRoom's functionality and ease of use won out" [2]. EMC's top 10 tips echo this statement; "workspaces that are easy to manage" and "collaboration software should be flexible" [3]. However, even though eRoom has a proven history of being reliable software, they faced a new battle of collaboration-software competition.
  • Duane Fogarty on 09 Apr 10
     
    Although Documentum eRoom and the rest of the family can live up to the top 10 tips, it may however, suffer a loss at the nature of technology. eRoom lacks compatibility with Web 2.0 tools such as "blogs, RSS and wikis" [5]. In an effort to keep up with technology EMC created "Centre Stage: moving beyond collaboration" [4]. In addition, the popularity of Microsoft's SharePoint has increased competition between the two products with companies migrating from eRoom. With such competition, a free version called CentreStage Essentials was released: the"version is a "limited" release of CenterStage. It does include storing documents in folder and attachment boxes like in eRoom, plus a few other features. There is no charge for this version" [5]. eRoom might still be the best suited software for many businesses, but with technology advances happening continually, it may also mean that for any new businesses delving into new collaboration software it could be a good idea to read up on Microsoft's Sharepoint 2010 or CentreStage. References/Notes [1] Details from http://www.emc.com/products/detail/software/eroom.htm [accessed April 8, 2010]. [2] Chen, A., (2007). Law firm makes case for eRoom, http://www.emc.com/collateral/analyst-reports/0307-eweel-law-firm.pdf, eWeek: The enterprise weekly, Issue: March 28, 2007 [accessed April 8, 2010]. [3] EMC. Top Ten Tips for Web-based Collaboration in SMBs, http://www.retrospect.com/assets/Top10_WebCollab_en.pdf [accessed April 6, 2010]. [4] OpenVine, Migrating from eRoom to CentreStage, http://www.openvine.com/downloads/eRoomCenterStageMigration.pdf [accessed April 9, 2010]. [5] OpenVine Web Solutions and Consulting, experts in best eRoom practices, the eRoom blog, http://blog.openvine.com/?m=200905 [accessed April 9, 2010].
Liz Power

WiseHive - 3 views

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  • Liz Power on 12 Apr 10
     
    WizeHive is a collaboration platform which allows groups to share all sorts of information. Tools such as notes, calendars, files, tasks can be shared via email or within WizeHive. Workflow tools, form builder tools enable collaboration around business processes [1] Users are able to share videos, images and files by adding people to workspaces. Workspaces can be customized with corporate colours and logos and it is easily accessible via a browser with integrated email. There is also an integrated email where you can send files and notes via email to your WizeHive workspace for others to view [2]. It is ideal for project management where users are able to organize ideas and tasks for projects. Users are able to communicate and keep up to date with activities in real time as detailed in AppVita's (2009) review. Keeping track of conversations between users and managing communication is another useful function of this application. WizeHive is a free service for personal use and up to US$39 per month for the premium edition. A review from Tea (2009) highlights the ease with which users can contribute to WizeHive and the simple, uncluttered interface. Tea (2009) also emphasizes the crowded online collaboration tools market with the number increasing however with WizeHive's simplicity and powerful features makes it an option to consider. References [1] Organise and Share Information. Retrieved 12 April 2010 from http://www.wizehive.com/features/ [2] WizeHive: Collaborate Online. Retrieved 12 April 2010 from http://www.appvita.com/2009/06/27/wizehive-collaborate-online/ [3] Tea, K. (2009). Simple But Powerful - The Buzz That Drives WizeHive. Retrieved 13 April 2010 from http://www.web2andmore.net/2009/08/01/simple-but-powerful-the-buzz-that-drives-wizehive/
  • Tracy Maurer on 14 Apr 10
     
    Wizehive - Online Collaboration and Organisational Tool Wizehive is an online collaborative and organisational tool that can be set up to track multiple tasks, activities and deadlines through the sharing of notes, files, and ideas within an individually tabbed workspace interface. It is an interactive application that can be accessed not only from your computer browser, but also through any email, a desktop client, or mobile communication device [1a]. Projects are divided into individual workspaces according to the teams that are working on them and/or the client. Each individual workspace displays as a tabbed file system with the follow categories and functions [1b]: 1. Recent Activity - set chronologically and in real time. o Displays feeds on all activities from all team members. o Instant reply can be facilitated o Notes, ideas and messages are shared between the team here o It can include text, graphics, links or uploaded files. o Information on this page can also be categorised to keep track of specific threads and ideas. 2. Files o Allows uploading, storing and sharing of files o Supports multiple file formats 3. Tasks o Displays all tasks connected to the project. o It identifies who is responsible for each task. o Records the status of each task. 4. Calendar o The calendar is integrated with the task system and identifies key target dates for each project. The application can also allow you to view all activities across all projects in one frame through the 'All' tab. The success of Wizehive was recently manifest within the use of its platform by TechCrunch to determine the top 50 applicants for the, "best new technologies of the year" [2]. CEO of TechCrunch, Heather Harde, stated that its, "…ability to easily collect ratings, make notes, and work collaboratively was fantastic".
  • Tracy Maurer on 14 Apr 10
     
    References: [1a] Wizehive (2010) Organize and Share Informaiton. Retrieved on 14th April 2010 from http://www.wizehive.com/features/ [1b] Wizehive (2010) Organize and Share Information. Video. Retrieved on 14th April 2010 from http://www.wizehive.com/features/ [2] Wizehive (2010) TechCrunch50. Retrieved on 14th April 2010 from http://applicants.wizehive.com/applicant/success-stories/techcrunch50.html
Duane Fogarty

10 tips for Online Collaboration by EMC - 7 views

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  • Duane Fogarty on 06 Apr 10
     
    "Your information is one of your most strategic assets. You can count on EMC to keep innovating ways to store, protect, optimize, and leverage information, all with the aim of contributing to your ongoing success." (Joe Tucci, Chairman, President and CEO of EMC) EMC insignia is a company that provides IT solutions, support and training to a worldwide audience. Amongst the commercial side of EMC, they also provide valuable advice on many topics that can be discussed and used to enhance small and medium business (SMB) growth. The document in focus concerns EMC's top 10 tips for online collaboration for SMB's. These 10 tips may help SMB's in selecting what kind of collaboration software is best suited to the company. The document is in PDF format and located at http://www.retrospect.com/assets/Top10_WebCollab_en.pdf . A brief interpretation of the PDF is below, for the full article refer to the link immediately above. EMC's Top 10 Tips in Brief 1. Workspaces should be simple and easy to setup and manage. Workplace setup should be a quick process with limited IT involvement. 2. Avoid collaboration software that creates multiple points within workspaces. Locating a document should not be confusing or misleading. 3. Select the software that provides tools to deliver and work on assignments in real time. "Managers must be able to assign owners, create tasks, set milestones, establish deadlines, and track the progress of tasks" [1]. 4. Avoid collaboration software that requires workspaces to have custom coding or IT development. Instead, allow for software that provides an easy design.
  • Duane Fogarty on 06 Apr 10
     
    5. Go for collaboration software that gives managers constant visibility across several projects. 6. Choose software that provides a secure way to manage external teams- including partners or suppliers. 7. Ensure the collaboration software has web-based workspaces so that geographic location and time zones do not become an issue. 8. The software must be secure and protection settings easily managed. 9. Keep in mind what level of internal workspace security is required - should permissions be at folder level or file level? Make sure the collaboration software suits the internal security levels of the business. 10. Collaborative software should be cost effective, consider company growth and tolerate a mixture of operating systems, various browser types and email clients. The strength of EMC's tips is that they can be applied to many web-based collaboration products on the market and are clearly suited towards SMB's. However, this implies that the list may not be extensive enough to relate to large firms. Overall, EMC's tips offer a starting point for what to look for when selecting collaboration software for businesses. References/Notes [1] EMC. Top Ten Tips for Web-based Collaboration in SMBs, http://www.retrospect.com/assets/Top10_WebCollab_en.pdf [accessed April 6, 2010].
Duane Fogarty

Glasscubes - 4 views

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  • Duane Fogarty on 04 Apr 10
     
    Share. Collaborate. Communicate. [1] Glasscubes is all about file sharing, intranets, contact management and document management. [1] It is an application that is ideal for maintaining customers, employee relations and dealing with issues in a real time collaborative feed. The 'cubes' part refers to workspaces where access is assigned to various individuals or departments within and external to the company. Glasscubes is a UK company with the highest audience base, as per Alexa.com, from South Korea, India, United Kingdom and United States [2]. The application allows for real-time editing of office, pdf and image files online so that users know they will be editing the latest update. Users can share calendars, if they require, and in March 2010 Glasscubes announced its calendar synchronization for active employees. "Glasscubes... announced that its online-based collaboration software now allows users to synchronise calendars directly with Google Calendars, or to view (read only) events in other calendaring applications that support the iCal format"[3]. Adding to this announcement Glasscubes has also been accepted into the "Google Apps Marketplace" [4].
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  • Duane Fogarty on 04 Apr 10
     
    Not only a recently reworked calendar tool but Glasscubes also includes a free conference call service. This makes Glasscubes a viable product for many recommended businesses: teams, agencies, small businesses, legal professionals, educational institutions, charities, enterprises and project managers [5]. It is a solution that is "clearly going to be better-employed by small and medium-sized businesses whose departments and teams could use a little direction" [6]. There is much more that can be discovered about Glasscubes and what it can do! They offer clients a variety of packages to cater for various budgets. "When it comes to the actual pricing of this application, you can go for any of the following five plans: 'Basic', 'Limited', 'Standard', 'Professional' and 'Premium'" [6]. Considerable differences to the packages include file uploading sizes, workspace storage capacity and the number of users and contacts [7]. Watch the Glasscubes.com information video at Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/6868967 .
  • Duane Fogarty on 04 Apr 10
     
    References/Notes [1] Tagline from http://www.glasscubes.com/ . [2] Alexa.com Traffic Stats, http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/glasscubes.com#trafficstats [accessed April 4, 2010] [3] TMCnet.com, (2010). Glasscubes Synchronises with Google Calendars Enables users to create and share calendars across different programmes, ttp://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/03/17/4677447.htm [accessed April 5, 2010]. [4] Glasscubes Blog, (2010). Glasscubes added to Google Apps Marketplace, http://www.glasscubes.com/glasscubes-added-to-google-apps-marketplace/ Published March 18, 2010, [accessed April 5, 2010]. [5] Glasscubes, http://www.glasscubes.com/who/ . [6]Killer Startups, (2010). A tool for collaborating online, http://www.killerstartups.com/Web-App-Tools/glasscubes-com-a-tool-for-collaborating-online#ixzz0kAqbNZhu [accessed April 5, 2010]. [7] Glasscube's packages and prices, http://www.glasscubes.com/pricing-and-packages/ .
  • Elaine McDonald on 08 Apr 10
     
    Glasscubes brings together a multitude of features specifically intended to help small and medium sized organisations share files, collaborate on documents, and manage key elements of their online operations securely. (Miles, 2009) Each Cube is a workspace with a dashboard providing a comprehensive summary of activities within the Cube and a secure area for documents. Every Cube also has its own calendar that can be merged with other personal or business calendars for a full overview and to ensure bookings and deadlines do not clash with each other. (Harris, 2009) Glasscubes requires no add-ons and files are backed up daily, but it falls short of Basecamp's (http://basecamphq.com/ ) robust and structured method of document management and sharing and there is no support - either included or as add-ons, for milestones, reporting and analytics. (Harris, 2009) Like Basecamp, Glasscubes was designed for small businesses and is limited when it comes to working with large clients and teams that have multi-level, frequently changing tasks that don't require all members to see everything at all times. For larger organisations, Salesforce (www.salesforce.com ) can be scaled up for customer relationship management and offers more functionality, such as email support. (Harris, 2009) As an online service for small businesses, Glasscubes is a competitively priced Web-based project management tool with ample collaborative features to help link up with colleagues and clients anywhere there is an Internet connection. Unlike many customer relationship management tools, Glasscubes is simple to use even without extensive training or technical knowledge. (Miles, 2009)
  • Elaine McDonald on 08 Apr 10
     
    References Glasscubes: Online intranet, workspaces and simple CRM. (n.d.). Share. Communicate. Collaborate. - Glasscubes: Online intranet, workspaces and simple CRM. Retrieved April 8, 2010, from http://www.glasscubes.com/ Harris, C. (2009, November 13). Glasscubes Review | Business Computing World. Business blogging and technology reviews - Business Computing World. Retrieved April 8, 2010, from http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/?p=1512 Miles, S. (2009, December 26). Glasscubes ‚ Facilitating Communication and Collaboration - Reviews by AppVita. AppVita.com - Discovering web-based applications that just make life better. - Reviews by AppVita. Retrieved April 8, 2010, from http://www.appvita.com/2009/12/26/glasscubes-%E2%80%93-facilitating-communication-and-collaboration/
louwnaw

Commenting on Acrobat.com- Original discussion by Duane - 3 views

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  • louwnaw on 07 Apr 10
     
    Combining a couple of online tools; (Shared workspaces, and Connect Pro) for document collaboration, web conferencing, and eLearning. The days of emailing versions of Word or Power Point documents are gone. Sharing, collaborating, creating, is a 24/7 business and participation is potentially unlimited. The starting point for all groups is, choosing a common platform to work on. Most collaboration sites can be customized, has communication options, provide degrees of third-party partnerships, accommodate file sharing and facilitate storage space. [3] Acrobat.com has the lot and a lot more. Acrobat, as stand-alone software for PDF document creation, with its free distribution of the Acrobat Reader to open these documents, is known across multiple time zones. This is not always the case for other collaboration software. Statistics for users of Facebook show the platform is mostly used in the United States and Canada while orkut (www.orkut.com) is the platform preferred by Brazilians, and hi5 (www.hi5.com) is mostly used in the Caribbean.[3] Acrobat.com rebuts diversity by its international acceptance in the market. Acrobat.com Workspaces and Connect Pro is "The next best thing to meeting in person".
  • louwnaw on 10 Apr 10
     
    **. Workspaces: Online document collaboration, word processing, PDF conversion, spreadsheets sharing. **. Web conferencing: Private team meetings without the travelling cost. IPhone and iPod touch mobile software also available. This service can be hosted with an annual subscription, on-premise with a software licence or managed by a third-party certified Adobe partner. **. eLearning: Create self-paced courses and media-rich virtual classes. Delivery methods for business training are evolving. Economic fluctuations periodically shift sales strategies for example, a consultative approach to selling changes to a more provocative method in recessionary times. Sales managers often have to retrain staff with little warning. The new generation of the workforce; so called Millennials, tend to be more comfortable with online learning. On-line eLearning in real time is engaging, dynamic and interactive, all promoting highly effective sales training. [5] **. Web seminars: Host live web events and training for staff and customers and partners. With a web browser and Adobe Flash Player, create streaming video, animations and interactive content.[4]
  • louwnaw on 11 Apr 10
     
    [1] Hanyaloglu, A. (2010) Acrobat.com takes a new step today- Workspaces http://blogs.adobe.com/acom/ [2] http://www.adobe.com/acom/ [3] Hastings, R. (2008) Collaborating across time zones. http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.slv.vic.gov.au/ehost/ [4] Product specifications. Retrieved on 5/4/2010 from: http://www.adobe.com/ap/products/acrobatconnectpro/?promoid=BOZMY [5] Canaday, H. How new eLearning tools cut costs and improve results. White paper . Retrieved on 5/4/2010 from http://www.adobe.com/ap/products/acrobatconnectpro/elearning/ Lowensohn, J. 2009. Retrieved on 7/04/2010 from: http://news.cnet.com
blue puffle

Extranet, online project workspace: ProjectSpaces - 3 views

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  • blue puffle on 11 Apr 10
     
    ProjectSpaces provides secure online collaboration working space for project management teams, workgroups and committees. Flexibility is a main feature, with companies able to customise their workspace for co-ordinating and knowledge sharing. A review of ProjectSpaces by KillerStartups.com, found its user-friendly interface a major factor in attracting users as well as its level of control [3]. Document management is easy with version control and the organisation and management of files with smart folders, RSS feeds, blogging and discussion tools. Some features include [1]: * Support of any document file type, with multiple file uploading * WYSIWYG editor * Email notification * Export of Workplan to Word and Excel * Announcements with related links * Calendar and Contacts with photo uploading facility to identify users * Export of contacts to Excel and any email client e.g. Outlook * Customisable user level rights with password restriction * Integration with reporting tools such as Google Analytics The user-friendly interface helps users to locate information quickly with no training course needed and the help of an online video tutorial is available via YouTube [5]. OnlinePMTools rated ProjectSpaces five stars on ease of use [2]. Mashable.com compared ProjectSpaces with Basecamp and found it the better product: "ProjectSpaces, from ForumOne Communications, is like Basecamp on steroids…I tried using Basecamp for a project a while back and I found it infuriating…for those who crave more features, ProjectSpaces seems like a good option" [4]. ProjectSpaces also offer the option to host on your own servers and can easily transfer hosting to another server as needed. Customers of ProjectSpaces include THiiNC Health, Smartlife, Englin Consulting and the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center (GNOCDC), who after Hurricane Katrina relied on ProjectSpaces to keep the team working together across several states.
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  • blue puffle on 11 Apr 10
     
    References: [1] Forum One Communications Corporation (2010). 'Full feature list'. Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.projectspaces.com/section/features/featurelist [2] OnlinePMtools (2010). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.onlinepmtools.com/projectspaces/ [3] Killer Start Ups (n.d.). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.killerstartups.com/Web-App-Tools/projectspaces-com-collaboration-management [4] Mashable (2006). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://mashable.com/2006/01/03/projectspaces-a-basecamp-rival/ [5] YouTube (2008). 'ProjectSpaces'. Retrieved April 10, 2010 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUrhAXWPdYY
  • Narelle Absolom on 22 Apr 10
     
    ProjectSpaces is an online workspace and extranet application that is designed to facilitate online collaboration [1]. A 30-day free trial is provided which is beneficial to companies who are trying out a range of options before committing to a particular solution. The application has been reviewed by a number of IT reviewers and received positive feedback, and client testimonials are provided, which allows the prospective buyer to conduct independent research to determine its suitability to their requirements[2]. Features include common online collaboration tools: online document editing and version control, document sharing, discussion boards, and project management tools such as a calendar, and task lists [3] [4]. In this respect, ProjectSpaces doesn't offer significant differences to other similar applications, however it is considered a competitor of other most established project collaboration tools, such as Basecamp [5] [6], and Sharepoint [7]. I would suggest this could be because other proven enterprise solutions are quite expensive comparatively. Pricing for ProjectSpaces is tiered depending on requirements in amount of users and storage capacity [6] [8], however companies can opt to self-host to reduce monthly hosting costs and increase security controls [9].
  • Narelle Absolom on 22 Apr 10
     
    References [1] ProjectSpaces. (2010). Homepage. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://www.projectspaces.com/ [2] ProjectSpaces. (2010). Testimonials. Retrieved April 22, 2010, from http://www.projectspaces.com/section/testimonials [3] ProjectSpaces. (2010). Full Feature List. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://www.projectspaces.com/section/features/featurelist [4] Mehmet. (2008). Review: Manage your projects online with Projectspaces. GabFire Web Design. Retrieved April 22, 2010, from http://www.gabfire.com/manage-your-projects-online-with-projectspaces/ [5] Cashmore, P. (2006). ProjectSpaces - Project Collaboration (And a Potential Basecamp Rival). Mashable. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://mashable.com/2006/01/03/projectspaces-a-basecamp-rival/ [6] Gunderloy, M. (2007). ProjectSpaces Offers Collaboration, Web 1.0 Style. WebWorkerDaily. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/04/18/projectspaces-offers-collaboration-web-10-style/ [7] ProjectSpaces. (2010). ProjectSpaces vs. SharePoint. Retrieved April 22, 2010, from http://www.projectspaces.com/section/features/projectspaces_vs_sharepoint
  • Narelle Absolom on 22 Apr 10
     
    [8] ProjectSpaces. (2010). Pricing. Retrieved April 22, 2010, from http://www.projectspaces.com/section/pricing [9] PRLog. (2008). ProjectSpaces Releases Self-Hosted Perpetually Licensed Version of Its Online Collaboration Platform. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://www.prlog.org/10120142-projectspaces-releases-self-hosted-perpetually-licensed-version-of-its-online-collaboration-platform.html
meryl olait

colaab - web based collaboration and communication in real time or your own time - 15 views

colaab.com

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  • This app is far superior aesthetically. The UI is elegant and clean, with a rich interface thanks to Microsoft Silverlight 2
  • The user experience is intuitive and the collaboration functions make it easy to engage others
  • Review and collaborate on designs, resulting in a better end product with less effort.
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  • education Upload and comment on resources then share them with students and respond in real time.
  • meryl olait on 30 Mar 10
     
    Colaab is an online collaborative workspace where Health Practitioners, Recruitment Agencies, Event Managers, Retailers, Study Groups, Artists, Designers, Writers and Publishers can share, annotate and respond to images, videos, documents, audio and a wide variety of other files in real time [1]. Colaab has version tracking and audit-trail feedback allowing users to monitor creations, responses, edits and annotations immediately, without having to press the refresh button [1]. What makes Colaab distinctive from other online collaborative frameworks is the "DeepZoom" feature which allows users to instantly load a 50 mb file and then zoom right into one pixel of that file without any degradation of the image view [1]. Colaab has been tested on many of the popular web browsers and requires the web-browser plug-in; Microsoft Silverlight for its functionality [2]. Users can opt for the free 30 day trial and/or a tiered package that is priced to suit varying needs [1]. Secure (SSL) is available on the Ultimate 25GB package [3]. The Colaab dashboard has an intuitive, easy-to-use design and the tour is a great way to see the many features that this online collaborative tool has to offer [4]. Compared to similar products, Colaab is very highly regarded by reviewers [5]. For people interested in the background of Colaab, their development team have left a trail of information of what functionality that they wanted to create in their fast, lightweight, real-time "killer web app" [6]. see References below
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  • meryl olait on 30 Mar 10
     
    References [1] Storm Ideas Ltd. (2009a). 'Colaab - web based collaboration and communication in real time or your own time'. Retrieved March 29, 2010 from http://colaab.com/Home.mvc/About [2] Storm Ideas Ltd. (2009b). 'Colaab - web based collaboration and communication in real time or your own time'. Retrieved March 29, 2010 from http://colaab.com/Home.mvc/FAQ [3] Van Grove, J. (2009). 'Colaab Offers a Real-Time Alternative to Basecamp for Project Collaboration'. Mashable: The Social Media Guide. Retrieved March 30, 2010 from http://mashable.com/2009/01/14/colaab/ [4] Storm Ideas Ltd. (2009c). 'Colaab - web based collaboration and communication in real time or your own time'. Retrieved March 29, 2010 from http://colaab.com/Home.mvc/Tour [5] Poole, P. (2009). 'An Elegant Option for Collaborative Content Review'. Web Worker Daily. Retrieved March 30, 2010 from http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/01/13/an-elegant-option-for-collaborative-content-review/ [6] Storm Ideas (2009). '11 Ways How colaab Got Real'. Retrieved March 30, 2010 from http://blog.stormideas.com/archive/2009/01/19/11-ways-how-colaab-got-real.aspx
  • Duane Fogarty on 09 Apr 10
     
    Colaab provides users with a safe and secure environment to exchange ideas. Colaab is browser based, so no-downloading, and this makes the software very attractive. Along with DeepZoom, another strength Colaab has is the ability to create three "different levels of Workspace access (Organiser, Participant, Viewer) make controlling user permissions and privileges very easy indeed" [1]. Colaab suggests that the product is particularly useful for design projects that involve professions such as web designers, writers, architects, etc., that require communication and collaboration. This statement can be validated in a recent article concerning the art, media and design department of the University College of Falmouth. "Colaab is allowing us to enhance and develop these skills for a still more diverse cohort collaborating professionally across a range of disciplines within art, media, design and performance - be they on campus, in work or at home" [2].
  • Duane Fogarty on 09 Apr 10
     
    How does Colaab compare to other online collaboration tools? ProofHQ and ConceptShare are two alternatives, but what sets Colaab ahead? ProofHQ [3] offers clients a collaborative suite suitable for design projects and is also browser-based. "You upload a design, graphic or object you want feedback on. Next you set who can participate in providing feedback" [4]. ConceptShare [5] is another "application for sharing creative work, like photos and layouts. It's targeted at a niche of users (designers and their clients), but it could bring Web-enabled collaboration to a large number of people" [6]. So how does Colaab stand? Poole, a contributor of Web Worker Daily, suggests that "compared to the others... that serve a similar purpose, this app is far superior aesthetically. The UI is elegant and clean, with a rich interface thanks to Microsoft Silverlight 2" [7]. Whatever collaboration platform a company chooses, Colaab will definitely stand out in the designer's selection. References/Notes [1] Colaab.com features, http://colaab.com/Home.mvc/About [accessed April 9, 2010]. [2] Storm Ideas Blog, University College Falmouth to collaborate using Colaab, http://blog.stormideas.com/archive/2010/02/01/university-college-falmouth-to-collaborate-using-colaab.aspx [accessed April 9, 2010]. [3] ProofHQ, http://www.proofhq.com/ [accessed April 9, 2010]. [4] Stern, A., (2008). ProofHQ Offers Online Group Editing in a Blog or Browser, Center Networks, Article: August 26, 2008, http://www.centernetworks.com/proofhq-group-design-editing [accessed April 9, 2010]. [5] ConceptShare, http://www.conceptshare.com/ [accessed April 9, 2010]. [6] Needleman, R., (2007). Top 5 under the radar companies, CNet News, http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-9701266-2.html?tag=mncol [accessed April 9, 2010]. [7] Poole, P., (2009). An Elegant Option for Collaborative Content Review, Web Worker Daily, http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/01/13/an-elegant-option-for-collaborative-cont
Jane Power

Mindjet Catalyst - Mind Mapping by Mindjet - 6 views

www.mindjet.com/...overview

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  • Mindjet Catalyst is a simple yet powerful collaboration solution that combines secure online workspaces, web conferencing, and a best-in-class visual productivity application (mind mapping). With Mindjet Catalyst, teams can visually connect ideas, information and people to save time, improve business processes and drive innovation – whether you are driving the sales process, managing a meeting, conducting a meeting, or simply getting organized.
  • Jane Power on 11 Apr 10
     
    Mindjet [5] is best known for its mind mapping software but with the introduction of Catalyst [5] in October 2009 Mindjet released the power of their mapping software to the web. Catalyst is an online mapping tool that is delivered on a subscription service across the web. It enables team members to co-edit a map in real time. Members can brainstorm ideas, design business process, store their documents in a secure and centralised workspace and keep a work log of all changes. Catalyst also augments the support of social networking tools to help share the vision [1]. Currently the service is delivered as a subscription service charged at $25/user/month plus an extra $25 for web conferencing moderators. Catalyst runs on all major browsers [4] but it must have Adobe Flash Player 9.0 enabled. "We think better in picture than text and how that can that be related to business process" Scott Raskin CEO of Mindjet (Howlett, 2009). "Catalyst team members can simultaneously video-conference while modifying a shared document on an online " (Chapman, 2009). While this online collaborative mapping tool is impressive an area of consideration is the fact that it does not alert team members of asynchronous changes [3] via IM or email. Alerting team members of change during a project is an important feature for collaborative tools as discussed in the research study by Daniela Damian M. Sc. [2] which looks at how real projects actually use collaboration tools and what were their main areas of use and importance are. However, with the inclusion of social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter this oversight could be overcome with good project management practices.
  • Jane Power on 16 Apr 10
     
    References [1] Chapman, G. (2009, Oct 8). Mindjet boosts online collaboration with Catalyst. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from Google (AFP): http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jAtF77pDeYcjJL7H5N3Z7ykx4n3w [2] Damian, D. (2010, Feb 1). Case study of feature based awareness in a commercial software team and implications for the design of collaborative tools. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from UVicDSpace: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca:8443/dspace/handle/1828/2133 [3] Howlett, D. (2009, October 6). Mindjet takes on Cisco with Catalyst. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from ZDNet: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howlett/?p=1377 [4] mindjet. (2010). Catalyst - Technical Requirements. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from Mindjet: http://www.mindjet.com/products/mindjet-catalyst/requirements [ 5]Mindjet. (2010). Catalyst. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from Mindjet: http://www.mindjet.com/products/mindjet-catalyst/overview [6] Mindjet. (2010). Mindjet. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from Mindjet: http://www.mindjet.com/
blue puffle

Collaboration Software and Online Project Management for Businesses - 6 views

www.centraldesktop.com

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  • blue puffle on 10 Apr 10
     
    Central Desktop is a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) social technology tool that allows global online collaboration between multiple users within organisations. The flexibility of Software-as-a-Service or SaaS for short, is that it allows organisations to rent the use of developed software, without the costs involved in maintaining licensing and continual upgrading to the latest product [5]. Central Desktop offers low cost, scalable SaaS solutions, advanced enterprise security, support, secure online meetings, centralised IT and staff resources and Salesforce.com integration. In 2009, Central Desktop announced Zoho Projects as online spreadsheet partner [2]. Central Desktop offers a range of plans to cater for different industries, with a 30-free trial option. Plans are available as the Workgroup edition, the Enterprise edition and the Community edition. Central Desktop offers risk free, Upgrade Anytime and Cancel Anytime options and no cancellation fees. The upgraded 2.0 version announced in February of 2010, offers wizards, templates with drop-down menus and an online file viewer that is compatible with Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF and Photoshop, JPEG and TIF [3]. YouTube [4] offers an overview of the database features available through Central Desktop. According to Central Desktop it "is a Web-based collaboration software solution that allows users to securely organize, share and communicate from a single online location. With no software or hardware to install, organizations using Central Desktop can increase revenue, maximize productivity and improve project management. Central Desktop offers a full suite of collaboration tools, including wikis, document sharing, Web conferencing, task management and shared calendars. Central Desktop also features a fully integrated micro-blogging tool that allows users to post their status and syndicate their updates out to other social networks like Twitter and Facebook" [1].
  • blue puffle on 11 Apr 10
     
    Customers of Central Desktop include the Humane Society of the U.S., CBS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Avid Technology, Omniture, InterContinental Hotel Group and the University of Wisconsin-Madison [1]. Central Desktop has received a range of awards and recognition from industry peers since it's founding in 2005. The latest awards received are the 2010 Hot Technology Companies and the 2010 Hot 90 Award - Southern California [1]. References: [1] CentralDesktop (2010). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.centraldesktop.com/about-press [2] CrunchBase (2010). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.crunchbase.com/company/central-desktop [3] PcWorld (2010). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/189948/central_desktops_20_upgrade_focuses_on_user_interface.html [4] CentralDesktop overview (2007). Retrieved April 10, 2010 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG_ajNsJvqU&feature=related [5] What is SaaS (n.d.). Retrieved April 09, 2010 from http://www.whatissaas.net/
  • Joanne Sinadinovic on 15 Apr 10
     
    With 275,000+ customers……"Central Desktop is a heavy-hitter in the online collaboration arena. It's used by companies such as Sony, Adobe, J.D. Power and Associates and Greenpeace…" [1] Benefits of central desktop are: * Does not require you to download any software. It is 100% web based. * Data can be exported from CentralDesktop ®. * Three types of workspace options for teams, the company at large, and external customers. * Avoids the need of using multiple passwords, usernames, and products to share information and collaborate with teams. * 5 different levels of security and protection. * Strong support from customer base that is over 200,000 strong and received a number of awards touting the software. " [2] "Central desktop offers real-time collaboration for your team members. With the web meetings and audio conferencing features you can also collaborate with customers or partners by voice, sharing screens or remote presentation. Central Desktop also integrates with Skype (with voice supported), Yahoo, MSN Messenger, AIM, ICQ and Jabber, centralizing all your communication".[1] "Their next moves include upgrading mobile device support, and providing an enhanced API, as well as increasing the ability to customize for verticals. Recent research has indicated that collaboration will be one of the major growth uses of mobile devices so this is timely. Central Desktop also plans to set up a marketplace where customers can share templates. [3] References: [1] The Mobility Guy http://www.themobilityguy.com/2009/06/27/mini-review-online-collaboration-with-central-desktop/ [accessed April 14, 2010]. [2] Business Services Insider, http://www.businessservicesinsider.com/Web-Conference-Calling-Services/Central-Desktop-Review.html [accessed April 14, 2010]. [3] Appopedia, http://www.theappgap.com/reviews?product=Central+Desktop [accessed April 14, 2010].
blue puffle

Collaboration software|online collaboration tool|online software tool | Collaber - 5 views

www.collaber.com

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  • blue puffle on 11 Apr 10
     
    Collaber is a virtual office that holds user information secure on a dedicated server, working on both Intranets and Extranets. The multi-platform (such as Windows, Linux and Mac) project management software allows for communication and sharing of data in a password-protected online environment. Educational institutions can benefit by creating virtual classrooms with file sharing and live interaction utilising the attractive graphics. First-time users immediately gain an understanding of available features by viewing the short video tutorials available on every feature, further enhancing the overall perception of ease of use. A demo page is also available to work through the complete process of engaging online collaboration with Collaber [1]. Collaber' features will soon include online account management for mobiles [1]. Editors are context sensitive with wizards improving file and picture sharing. Discussions and Chat tools features a time line and instant messaging with attachments. A review by Business Hacks [4] points out the value of the quantity of services Collaber offers its users and also mention the quality of interactive visuals used to enhance the user' experience of the software. Features include [1]: * Searchable contacts with changeable status and profile * Instant messaging with file and picture sharing * Drag and drop functionality to share files and folders * Task management tools to assign tasks to members and track progress * Application tool designer * Discussions, Wiki's and polls
  • blue puffle on 11 Apr 10
     
    A review by PR-inside.com [3] of Collaber' features view the highlights as: * Web version with unified account * Multi calendar with similar functionality to Google App's Calendar * Improved HTML editor * Keyboard short cuts * Advanced alerts and support * Compatibility with web applications, especially attractive to application store developers * New filters enabling items found by tags, date, members, status and more References: [1] Collaber (2007). Retrieved April 11, 2010 from http://www.collaber.com [2] SoftSea (n.d.). 'Online Project Management'. Retrieved April 11, 2010 from http://www.softsea.com/review/Collaber.html [3] PR-inside (2007). 'Web based multi-platform collaboration software released'. Retrieved April 11, 2010 from http://www.pr-inside.com/print1414291.htm [4] BNet insight (2009). 'Collaborate in an online share workspace with Collaber'. Retrieved April 11, 2010 from http://blogs.bnet.com/businesstips/?p=3648
louwnaw

Commentary by Louwna on ConceptShare as suggested by Craig J/ - 1 views

ConceptShare.com

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  • louwnaw on 06 Apr 10
     
    ConceptShare is cleverly pursuing like-minded partners at a time when web-based software concepts are becoming exceedingly popular. Partnerships increase the visibility of both parties. **ConceptShare teamed up with Vimeo to create free, basic and advanced tutorials to learn how to use this product prior to purchasing.[1] **Email clients are teamed up to create co-op workspaces by a built in, email system that automatically parse the email list and send invitations to the list members.[1] **Alliance with the Adobe users, multipage PDF documents can be imported which make brochure, instruction pages and other multi-page documents easy to collaborate on. [1] **ConceptShare and Marketbright; a marketing automation platform, teamed up in a mutually beneficial relationship. Creative and marketing professionals can liaise on marketing and advertising campaigns. [1] Retrieved on 5/4/2010 from:http://www.conceptshare.com/tutorials.html [2] Scott , 2010. Marketbright and ConceptShare launch partnership. Retrieved on 5/4/2010 from: http://www.thoughtballoons.net/
Narelle Absolom

HyperOffice - 2 views

www.hyperoffice.com/

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  • Narelle Absolom on 10 Apr 10
     
    HyperOffice is an online collaboration suite that is designed for the small to medium sized business. The catchphrase is "collaboration made simple" and one of the advantages of HyperOffice is that it is entirely web based, meaning that no major IT infrastructure or expertise is needed to utilise it in your business [1]. Features of the Collaboration Suite include business email service (web based), online calendar, task manager, online document management, online contact management, custom online portal, intranet/extranet publishing, plus a range of supporting tools such as online database management, polls, discussion boards and a project management tool [2]. The service is mobile device supported and can also synchronise with Outlook, to leverage existing communication applications. It is both Windows and Mac compatible. HyperOffice staff have 10 years experience providing online collaboration [3] and a wide range of clients are presented for reference, which builds credibility in the product [4]. It has also been met with favourable criticism by a number of reviewers [5] [6] [7]. A free 30 day trial if available, after which pricing depends on extended product features and the number of users e.g. Collaboration Suite for 100 users is $6239.90 per year and includes 12.5GB online document storage hosting [8]. This is an affordable solution for small and medium sized businesses that do not have the expertise or budget to implement larger enterprise communications and collaboration tools.
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  • Narelle Absolom on 11 Apr 10
     
    References [1] HyperOffice. (2010). Boost Productivity with Total Collaboration! Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.hyperoffice.com/collaboration-suite/ [2] HyperOffice. (2010). Homepage. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.hyperoffice.com/index.php [3] HyperOffice. (2010). Press Coverage. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.hyperoffice.com/in-the-news/ [4] HyperOffice. (2010). Clients. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.hyperoffice.com/clients/ [5] Mendelson, E. (2006). HyperOffice. PCMag.com. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1954116,00.asp [6] Needleman, R. (2006). HyperOffice takes on Outlook and Exchange. Cnet news. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-9664455-2.html [7] Online Document Management. (2008). HyperOffice Review. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.onlinedocumentsharingreviews.com/blog/10-hyperoffice-review [8] HyperOffice, (2010). Pricing. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.hyperoffice.com/pricing/
  • Liz Barrett on 13 Apr 10
     
    HyperOffice, launched in 1998 and powered by Ajax and other Web 2.0 technologies, [1] is an award-winning, cloud-computing software-as-a-service (SaaS) [2] offering a suite of online collaboration and communication tools specifically targeted at the small-to-medium enterprise (SME). Users collaborate online through dedicated virtual workspaces to share documents, contacts, calendars and projects from any computer or mobile phone both in and out of the office. [3] One of the key differentiators of HyperOffice is its exceptional ability to create a branded or customised portal in your existing website that allows clients to be directly linked through a log-in to those specific areas of your business that they deal with. This is a seamless process and the branding is independent of any reference to HyperOffice. No specialist expertise is required as you can use the HyperOffice Publisher or HTML editor to achieve a professional result. [4] HyperOffice has recently released its Beta HyperSynch feature enabling "iPhone, Droid, Blackberry, mobile phones and other wireless devices to connect, to update and synchronise Outlook email, contacts, calendars, projects tasks and corporate networks via over-the-air updates" [5] As a further enhancement to the product, HyperOffice embedded a 'Skype-Me' icon next to their contact list, in the Shared Contact Manager, and as a result allowed HyperOffice users to contact each other directly using the Skype service and avoid the cost of traditional phone charges. This has seen HyperOffice's sales increase dramatically on a global basis by leveraging off the free and low-cost options of the Skype communications and collaboration application. [6] HyperOffice has also expanded its operations and product distribution into Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) which will result in enhanced opportunities for collaboration with small-to-medium-enterprise (SME) businesses in these areas further underpinning Hy
  • Liz Barrett on 18 Apr 10
     
    References: [1] 'HyperOffice expands global marketing channels for cloud-computing collaboration suite; VNC to distribute new edition of software-with-services business tools to EMEA resellers, partners, customers'. Retrieved from URL: http://it.tmcnet.com/news/2010/04/06/4711839.htm [2] Hamilton, D. (2010). 'Cloud collaboration suite HyperOffice Expands Global Marketing Channels in EMEA". Web Host Industry Review. Retrieved from URL: http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/040610_Cloud_Collaboration_Suite_HyperOffice_Expands_Global_Marketing_Channels_in_EMEA [3] HyperOffice. Retrieved from URL: http://clients.hyperoffice.com/ [4] HyperOffice. Retrieved from URL: http://www.hyperoffice.com/portal-customization/ [5] HyperOffice; HyperSynch Connects iPhone, Droid, Blackberry, Windows Mobile Phone Users to Email, Contacts, Calendars, Projects, Data, Tasks and Corporate Networks. (2010, March). Computer Weekly News,302. Retrieved from ProQuest Computing. (Document ID: 1984904381). [6] HyperOffice; HyperOffice Wins Skype for Business Competition. (2009, September). Computer Weekly News,175. Retrieved from ProQuest Computing. (Document ID: 1855792061) [7] HyperOffice. Retrieved from URL: http://clients.hyperoffice.com/training-and-support
  • Christopher Clarke on 23 Apr 10
     
    HyperOffice is a software as service company offering hosted intranet solutions. The services offers various business oriented tools allowing information, and communication throughout an organisation. Employees can use the service to collaborate on projects and there are many customisation options (HyperOffice, 2010). HyperOffice has many features. These include the desktop which reports on things that may be of interest. It is essentially a dashboard. User-specific features include a calendar (personal and organisation wide). Documents manager, contacts, tasks, bookmarks, notes and reminders. HyperOffice also has features for groups within a company that may be used by teams or setup for specific projects. The document manager in particular has inbuilt version control where all copies of a file are saved as edited versions of the file is uploaded and this allows changes that go in the wrong direction to be rolled back to prior versions. Many of the same features available for personal use are available for groups along with the addition of forums, and voting. Specific to collaboration, HyperOffice can facilitate online meetings and collaborative management of databases. The database feature in particular is very similar to Microsoft Access in functionality in that it allows not only for tables and user permissions but also customs input methods in the way of forms and custom views to show data in the manner which suites it most (HyperOffice, 2010).
  • Christopher Clarke on 23 Apr 10
     
    HyperOffice Review. (2008, July 2). Retrieved April 20, 2010, from Online Document Management: Review Online Document Collaboration & Document Sharing: http://www.onlinedocumentsharingreviews.com/blog/10-hyperoffice-review HyperOffice. (2010). Boost Team Productivity Total Productivity. Retrieved April 20, 2010, from HyperOffice: http://www.hyperoffice.com/collaboration-suite/
Jacqui Harry

FACEBOOK FOR ONLINE COLLABORATION - 11 views

www.facebook.com When looking to describe the online phenomenon www.facebook.com, social networking with friends, family and colleagues is one of the first thing that comes to mind to describe it...

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