Consider installing and using Novell GroupWise in your business. Though it may not have the name and brand like Microsoft, Novell is a stable and solid company in the corporate world. Many businesses use Novell GroupWise throughout the world.

Novell GroupWise 7 has many solutions for your business. For example, it has the GroupWise WebAccess agent that enables you to access your email using a web browser. You can also use this GroupWise WebAccess application to access your email account using your Blackberry or other PDA devices.

1. Employ GroupWise email hosting as your email service.

2. Use Novell GroupWise client to collaborate with your colleagues in real-time.

3. Use Novell GroupWise to handle your calendar functions.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Set up and use GroupWise email hosting as your email service

You'll certainly want to take a serious look at Novell GroupWise when it comes to email. This GroupWise WebAccess agent has robust and flexible features. The latest version includes Novell GroupWise access so that you can get to your email account through the web. If you use a Blackberry or PDA, you can also use the Novell GroupWise WebAccess component to access your email messages.

I recommend: Connecting Point provides Novell GroupWise email solutions to its clients. It is a partner of Novell, and specializes in Novell GroupWise email management. Great Northern Consulting also specializes in Novell GroupWise WebAccess solutions.

Collaborate with your colleagues in real-time with Novell GroupWise client

Businesses are increasingly communicating with their employees by instant messaging. This is a popular method for colleagues to not only communicate with each other, but to share documents as they're conducting their meetings. Novell GroupWise has these capabilities. Novell GroupWise 7 WebAccess enables you to set up buddy lists. That way, you'll know if the employees you are trying to contact are online.

I recommend: GW-Unify makes unified messaging solutions for GroupWise. As a partner of Novell, this company makes products that will work with other applications, such as Lotus Notes. ACP CreativIT is a company to check if you need Novell GroupWise information. It has certified Novell employees who can offer consulting solutions, including pre-sales, implementation and post-sales.

Use the calendar function with Novell GroupWise

Setting up meetings is crucial to your business' livelihood. That's why you need a calendar component that offers robust capabilities. Novell GroupWise enables you to schedule and set up meetings; you can see if the people you want to meet with are busy. You can also import and export calendars.

I recommend: Identity Automation, a Novell partner, provides Novell GroupWise solutions to companies of all sizes. Big Sur Technologies is another Novell partner to check out, as well. It works with government agencies and educational institutions, in addition to businesses.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Go to the Novell GroupWise official site to get information on its training. Novell offers different methods of training, including computer-based, eLive online training, and others. These types of training are to help end-users.