Microsoft People-Ready Business Services
People Drive Success. Learn How to Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce with People-Ready Business Solutions.
Microsoft.com/PeopleReadyBusiness
People Drive Success. Learn How to Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce with People-Ready Business Solutions.
Microsoft.com/PeopleReadyBusiness
Anywhere Communications
Unify Communications & Collaborate with IBM Lotus Sametime. View Demo Now.
View Demo
www.IBM.com
Unify Communications & Collaborate with IBM Lotus Sametime. View Demo Now.
View Demo
www.IBM.com
Groupware ASP's
Share files and collaborate over the internet with fellow employees, as well as clients and vendors, or anyone else with an email address.
www.documentree.com
Share files and collaborate over the internet with fellow employees, as well as clients and vendors, or anyone else with an email address.
www.documentree.com
Groupware: Try Free
Award Winning Groupware Tool. Collaborate in Seconds. Try Free!
www.WebOffice.com
Award Winning Groupware Tool. Collaborate in Seconds. Try Free!
www.WebOffice.com
Replace your Intranet
Collaborate internally with robust wikis, blogs, & discussion forums.
www.JiveSoftware.com/Clearspace
Collaborate internally with robust wikis, blogs, & discussion forums.
www.JiveSoftware.com/Clearspace
Application Access
Juniper's Solutions Accelerate Your Data Center & WAN Performance
www.juniper.net
Juniper's Solutions Accelerate Your Data Center & WAN Performance
www.juniper.net
Projectware Hosting
Choose a Free Groupware/wiki tool Free domain, Intallation, and more
SiteGround.com
Choose a Free Groupware/wiki tool Free domain, Intallation, and more
SiteGround.com
Listings
Anywhere Communications
Unify Communications & Collaborate with IBM Lotus Sametime. View Demo Now.
View Demo
www.IBM.com (Paid)
Unify Communications & Collaborate with IBM Lotus Sametime. View Demo Now.
View Demo
www.IBM.com (Paid)
3corps.com
Scalable applications whose features include a group event calendar, integrated web-based email system, group bookmark manager, group address book, group file manager as well as a project management toolset.
www.3corps.com
Scalable applications whose features include a group event calendar, integrated web-based email system, group bookmark manager, group address book, group file manager as well as a project management toolset.
www.3corps.com
3i Networks, Inc.
Provider of ASP online file storage services. Services are provided to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.3inetworks.com
Provider of ASP online file storage services. Services are provided to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.3inetworks.com
Access Unlimited, Inc.
Provider of Internet access services, hosting services, e-mail services, web page design services, domain name registration services, Internet systems consulting services, custom applications software programming services and computer hardware c...
www.acun.com
Provider of Internet access services, hosting services, e-mail services, web page design services, domain name registration services, Internet systems consulting services, custom applications software programming services and computer hardware c...
www.acun.com
Action Technologies, Inc.
Developer of workflow and work management software and business process design technology. Metro is a web-based product that allows users to work together over the Internet using a web browser as the front end. Provider of computerization cons...
www.actiontech.com
Developer of workflow and work management software and business process design technology. Metro is a web-based product that allows users to work together over the Internet using a web browser as the front end. Provider of computerization cons...
www.actiontech.com
Afteroffice.com
Provider of an integrated platform featuring applications such as email, group schedulers, calendar, meeting room, disscussion board, storage center, project manager and more.
afteroffice.com
Provider of an integrated platform featuring applications such as email, group schedulers, calendar, meeting room, disscussion board, storage center, project manager and more.
afteroffice.com
Bantu
Provider of hosted instant messaging (IM) applications for Web communities with a focus on thin-client functionality, interoperability and security.
corp.bantu.com
Provider of hosted instant messaging (IM) applications for Web communities with a focus on thin-client functionality, interoperability and security.
corp.bantu.com
Big Dog Technologies
Provider of applications for team collaboration, ecommerce and contact lists. Also provides Internet access services.
www.bdol.com
Provider of applications for team collaboration, ecommerce and contact lists. Also provides Internet access services.
www.bdol.com
Biz Flow
Developer of groupware and workflow software for commercial and government customers.
www.handysoft.com
Developer of groupware and workflow software for commercial and government customers.
www.handysoft.com
BlueTie
Provider of web-based applications that enable businesses to outsource email, file storage, document transfer and instant messaging capabilities.
www.bluetie.com
Provider of web-based applications that enable businesses to outsource email, file storage, document transfer and instant messaging capabilities.
www.bluetie.com
Chek.com
Developer and provider of Affinity E-mail(tm), Internet-based e-mail software that provides free e-mail on partner web sites. The company also provides Internet-based outsourced e-mail services administered by the company, which includes schedu...
www.chek.com
Developer and provider of Affinity E-mail(tm), Internet-based e-mail software that provides free e-mail on partner web sites. The company also provides Internet-based outsourced e-mail services administered by the company, which includes schedu...
www.chek.com
ClientSoft
Provider of hosted applications focusing on groupware and the interfacing of desktop applications, all of which can be integrated into legacy systems.
www.clientsoft.com
Provider of hosted applications focusing on groupware and the interfacing of desktop applications, all of which can be integrated into legacy systems.
www.clientsoft.com
ConnectSite
Developer of applications that enable project teams to establish a place to access, store and exchange electronic information with team members.
www.connectsite.com
Developer of applications that enable project teams to establish a place to access, store and exchange electronic information with team members.
www.connectsite.com
Copper Key Technologies, Inc.
Developer of a browser-based software suite available through online services. The software provides a unified information portal to the enterprise for improving quality and timeliness of operations and decision support systems. This includes ...
www.copperkey.com
Developer of a browser-based software suite available through online services. The software provides a unified information portal to the enterprise for improving quality and timeliness of operations and decision support systems. This includes ...
www.copperkey.com
CyberScheduler
Hosted group calendar application that runs on every web server and operates in mixed-application or mixed-framework environments.
envicon.com
Hosted group calendar application that runs on every web server and operates in mixed-application or mixed-framework environments.
envicon.com
CyberSERV, Inc.
Provider of web page design, web graphic design, database programming, web site administration, Internet systems consulting, nettwork consulting, Internet hosting and custom applications software programming services. Products and services are ...
www.cyberserv.com
Provider of web page design, web graphic design, database programming, web site administration, Internet systems consulting, nettwork consulting, Internet hosting and custom applications software programming services. Products and services are ...
www.cyberserv.com
Decision Room
Password-protected meeting room on the Internet where team members can receive or deliver graphics or text-based files.
www.decisionroom.com
Password-protected meeting room on the Internet where team members can receive or deliver graphics or text-based files.
www.decisionroom.com
Digital Atoms
Provider of web-based, integrated software for professional services organizations, specializing in team collaboration and intelligence.
www.digitalatoms.com
Provider of web-based, integrated software for professional services organizations, specializing in team collaboration and intelligence.
www.digitalatoms.com
Encentris Corp.
Developer and provider of project collaboration and reporting application services, through web-based, proprietary software, called Encentris.net(tm). Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.encentris.com
Developer and provider of project collaboration and reporting application services, through web-based, proprietary software, called Encentris.net(tm). Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.encentris.com
eRoom Technology, Inc.
Developer of outsourced applications that enable a shared workspace and direct communication amongst team members despite geographical obstacles.
www.eroom.com
Developer of outsourced applications that enable a shared workspace and direct communication amongst team members despite geographical obstacles.
www.eroom.com
eTango.com, Inc.
Provider of hosted collaborative applications to facilitate business and personal communication and collaboration.
www.etango.com
Provider of hosted collaborative applications to facilitate business and personal communication and collaboration.
www.etango.com
Evoke Communications
Communications service provider offering integrated tools that enable virtual meetings and events.
www.contigo.com
Communications service provider offering integrated tools that enable virtual meetings and events.
www.contigo.com
FireDrop, Inc.
Developer of Zaplet(tm), Internet instant messaging software. The software turns static e-mail into active documents that are update remotely and include graphical and interactive capabilities. They can be shared among multiple recipients. So...
www.firedrop.com
Developer of Zaplet(tm), Internet instant messaging software. The software turns static e-mail into active documents that are update remotely and include graphical and interactive capabilities. They can be shared among multiple recipients. So...
www.firedrop.com
GroupServe, Inc.
Developer of team collaboration applications that can be accessed via the Internet and wireless devices.
www.groupserve.com
Developer of team collaboration applications that can be accessed via the Internet and wireless devices.
www.groupserve.com
Groupware ASP's
Share files and collaborate over the internet with fellow employees, as well as clients and vendors, or anyone else with an email address.
www.documentree.com (Paid)
Share files and collaborate over the internet with fellow employees, as well as clients and vendors, or anyone else with an email address.
www.documentree.com (Paid)
Home
Developer of technologies that enable companies to make sales presentations, conduct team meetings, hold press conferences or conduct trainings and seminars over the Internet.
www.astound.com
Developer of technologies that enable companies to make sales presentations, conduct team meetings, hold press conferences or conduct trainings and seminars over the Internet.
www.astound.com
HotOffice Technologies, Inc.
Developer of subscription-based applications and provider of related services to run and automate businesses from the home, office, or on the road. The software allows full office functions from a remote location. Applications include e-mail m...
www.hotoffice.com
Developer of subscription-based applications and provider of related services to run and automate businesses from the home, office, or on the road. The software allows full office functions from a remote location. Applications include e-mail m...
www.hotoffice.com
http://www.projectplace.com/
Applications services that allow team members to share documents and files, schedule meetings, do project scheduling and hold online discussions.
www.projectplace.com
Applications services that allow team members to share documents and files, schedule meetings, do project scheduling and hold online discussions.
www.projectplace.com
Imago ASP Systems
Provider of ASP-hosted full Windows desktop environment, complete with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and communications applications.
www.imagoasp.com
Provider of ASP-hosted full Windows desktop environment, complete with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and communications applications.
www.imagoasp.com
Impact
Application service provider of B2B applications by Microsoft, Excelon, Surity Logic and others.
www.impact-tech.com
Application service provider of B2B applications by Microsoft, Excelon, Surity Logic and others.
www.impact-tech.com
in1.com
Web-based application that enables staff, team memebers, partners and clients to have instant access to collaborate on projects from a web browser.
in1.com
Web-based application that enables staff, team memebers, partners and clients to have instant access to collaborate on projects from a web browser.
in1.com
Informative
Application service provider (ASP) of relationship optimization tools.
www.informative.com
Application service provider (ASP) of relationship optimization tools.
www.informative.com
IntraLinks On-Demand Workspaces
Provider of solutions that enable the secure, online exchange of business information across enterprise boundaries.
intralinks.com(Paid)
Provider of solutions that enable the secure, online exchange of business information across enterprise boundaries.
intralinks.com(Paid)
IntraSites
Application service provider offering applications for group calendaring, in/out boards, to-do lists, reminders, web mail and project management to the European small to medium-sized business market.
www.intrasites.com
Application service provider offering applications for group calendaring, in/out boards, to-do lists, reminders, web mail and project management to the European small to medium-sized business market.
www.intrasites.com
IntraSmart
Scalable software solution that allows organizations to set up an intranet or add additional functionalities to an existing intranet.
www.mindbridge.com
Scalable software solution that allows organizations to set up an intranet or add additional functionalities to an existing intranet.
www.mindbridge.com
Intraspect
Builder of web-based collaborative infrastructures for business-to-business communities.
www.intraspect.com
Builder of web-based collaborative infrastructures for business-to-business communities.
www.intraspect.com
IP File Sharing Websites
Developer of a customized file management website in which files can be added, copied, modified and viewed by anyone who has internet access and the proper password.
www.filesharing.com
Developer of a customized file management website in which files can be added, copied, modified and viewed by anyone who has internet access and the proper password.
www.filesharing.com
Journyx
Developer of web-based time, expense and project tracking software. The software runs on multiple platforms. Products are sold to Fortune 500 firms, consultant and technical contractors.
www.journyx.com
Developer of web-based time, expense and project tracking software. The software runs on multiple platforms. Products are sold to Fortune 500 firms, consultant and technical contractors.
www.journyx.com
Joydesk
Developer of workgroup software solutions for communication, collaboration and information sharing on any device, including wireless.
www.joydesk.com
Developer of workgroup software solutions for communication, collaboration and information sharing on any device, including wireless.
www.joydesk.com
KeeBoo
A free Windows software that enables the creation and sharing of photos, journals, reports and catalogs.
www.keeboo.com
A free Windows software that enables the creation and sharing of photos, journals, reports and catalogs.
www.keeboo.com
KeeBoo Corporation
Developer of software that is downloaded over the Internet and used to create virtual books at no charge. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.keeboo.com
Developer of software that is downloaded over the Internet and used to create virtual books at no charge. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.keeboo.com
linkUall
Provider of a suite of collaboration applications including calendars, address books, polls, file sharing and project management tools.
www.linkuall.com
Provider of a suite of collaboration applications including calendars, address books, polls, file sharing and project management tools.
www.linkuall.com
LivePlan
Business plan writing application that gives people access regardless of location.
www.liveplan.com
Business plan writing application that gives people access regardless of location.
www.liveplan.com
Microsoft People-Ready Business Services
People Drive Success. Learn How to Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce with People-Ready Business Solutions.
Microsoft.com/PeopleReadyBusiness (Paid)
People Drive Success. Learn How to Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce with People-Ready Business Solutions.
Microsoft.com/PeopleReadyBusiness (Paid)
NetBase
Developer and implementer of web-based business applications including those for tracking time, expenses and billing.
www.netbasecorp.com
Developer and implementer of web-based business applications including those for tracking time, expenses and billing.
www.netbasecorp.com
Norada
Provider of web-based information management tools featuring advanced web mail, collaborative group scheduling, tasks, bookmarks and notes for access online.
www.norada.com
Provider of web-based information management tools featuring advanced web mail, collaborative group scheduling, tasks, bookmarks and notes for access online.
www.norada.com
NotWired
Creator of hosted applications that enable team members to maintain an up-to-date central repository of scheduling, phonebooks and tasks that can be accessed via any Internet browser.
www.notwired.com
Creator of hosted applications that enable team members to maintain an up-to-date central repository of scheduling, phonebooks and tasks that can be accessed via any Internet browser.
www.notwired.com
Novell Web Access
Software that gives access to people and information via one integrated software package, including email, integrated calendaring/scheduling, task management, shared folders, document management and WebPublisher and imaging and workflow capabili...
webaccess.novell.com
Software that gives access to people and information via one integrated software package, including email, integrated calendaring/scheduling, task management, shared folders, document management and WebPublisher and imaging and workflow capabili...
webaccess.novell.com
NuoMedia
provider of technologies for local and server-centric file sharing and web-based groupware application featuring email, calendaring, address books, and bulletin boards.
www.nuomedia.com
provider of technologies for local and server-centric file sharing and web-based groupware application featuring email, calendaring, address books, and bulletin boards.
www.nuomedia.com
OfficeClip.com
Technologies to enable group participation from disparate locations, including document management, group calendaring and project tracking.
www.officeclip.com
Technologies to enable group participation from disparate locations, including document management, group calendaring and project tracking.
www.officeclip.com
OfficeTool.com
Provider of a virtual workspace that includes email, to-do lists, a calendar, a project manager, an address book, file storage and sharing and wireless access.
www.officetool.com
Provider of a virtual workspace that includes email, to-do lists, a calendar, a project manager, an address book, file storage and sharing and wireless access.
www.officetool.com
Online Decision Management From Decideware
Provider of a decision management application that is accessed via the Internet.
www.decideware.com
Provider of a decision management application that is accessed via the Internet.
www.decideware.com
onProject.com
Hosted software that provides a collaborative workspace for the sharing and managment of information associated with projects and their related tasks by geographically dispersed teams.
www.onproject.com
Hosted software that provides a collaborative workspace for the sharing and managment of information associated with projects and their related tasks by geographically dispersed teams.
www.onproject.com
OpenItems.com
Secure web-based applications for managing business procedures from any Internet connected computer.
www.openitems.com
Secure web-based applications for managing business procedures from any Internet connected computer.
www.openitems.com
OutBlaze
Application service provider of knowledge management and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.
www.outblaze.com
Application service provider of knowledge management and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.
www.outblaze.com
Outsource Management
Internet outsourcing provider (IOP) developing applications to facilitate correspondence between suppliers, vendors, customers, shareholders and employees.
www.outsourcemanagement.com
Internet outsourcing provider (IOP) developing applications to facilitate correspondence between suppliers, vendors, customers, shareholders and employees.
www.outsourcemanagement.com
Outtask
Provider of a portfolio of web-based applications, including online conferencing, project management and customer service management.
www.outtask.com
Provider of a portfolio of web-based applications, including online conferencing, project management and customer service management.
www.outtask.com
PlaceWare, Inc.
Developer of web conferencing software called PlaceWare Auditorium, that enables companies to reach their customers, prospects, partners and employees, anytime, anyplace with live interactive Web presentations using Java-enabled browsers. Produ...
www.placeware.com
Developer of web conferencing software called PlaceWare Auditorium, that enables companies to reach their customers, prospects, partners and employees, anytime, anyplace with live interactive Web presentations using Java-enabled browsers. Produ...
www.placeware.com
Power Meeting Online Office
Provider of applications for delivering html, flash and powerpoint presentations via the Internet.
www.powermeeting.com
Provider of applications for delivering html, flash and powerpoint presentations via the Internet.
www.powermeeting.com
ProjectShare.com
Interactive Internet business application that enables communicatation and desimination of information to business partners, vendors, engineers and others.
www.projectshare.com
Interactive Internet business application that enables communicatation and desimination of information to business partners, vendors, engineers and others.
www.projectshare.com
PROOFitONLINE.com
Application that enables organizations to post projects at secure web locations for clients to proof.
www.proofitonline.com
Application that enables organizations to post projects at secure web locations for clients to proof.
www.proofitonline.com
Relevant Business Solutions - Domino Hosting
Developer and host of groupware applications for businesses.
www.relevantsolutions.com
Developer and host of groupware applications for businesses.
www.relevantsolutions.com
Sprockets.com
Web-based applications that enable geographically dispersed team members to work on the same media-rich projects simultaneously.
sprockets.com
Web-based applications that enable geographically dispersed team members to work on the same media-rich projects simultaneously.
sprockets.com
Sun StarOffice
Provider of an integrated office productivity suite that connects users regardless of location.
www.sun.com
Provider of an integrated office productivity suite that connects users regardless of location.
www.sun.com
Synchronicity, Inc.
Developer of web-based enterprise and business-to-business solutions for use in and among teams designing complex electronic products.
www.synchronicity.com
Developer of web-based enterprise and business-to-business solutions for use in and among teams designing complex electronic products.
www.synchronicity.com
TeamAnywhere
Company offers Lotus QuickPlace, a self-service web tool for collaboration that enables the creation of a team workspace on the Internet.
www.teamanywhere.com
Company offers Lotus QuickPlace, a self-service web tool for collaboration that enables the creation of a team workspace on the Internet.
www.teamanywhere.com
TeamToolz
Developer of web-based software to manage the creation and archiving of marketing communications. This software runs on Windows NT. Products are sold to the packaged consumer goods, financial services, healthcare and high-tech industries. Thi...
www.teamtoolz.com
Developer of web-based software to manage the creation and archiving of marketing communications. This software runs on Windows NT. Products are sold to the packaged consumer goods, financial services, healthcare and high-tech industries. Thi...
www.teamtoolz.com
The Media Shoppe
Producer of web-based applications for collaboration and information sharing.
www.tmsus.com
Producer of web-based applications for collaboration and information sharing.
www.tmsus.com
ThinkFree Office
Developer of productivity software that enables co-workers and team members to work collaboratively regardless of location or operating system.
www.thinkfree.com
Developer of productivity software that enables co-workers and team members to work collaboratively regardless of location or operating system.
www.thinkfree.com
Thuridion
Developer of CREW(tm), a server-based Internet/intranet interoperable suite of groupware applications and Label Pro(tm) label printing software. Provider of software development services for windows software. Software runs on Windows. Service...
www.thuridion.com
Developer of CREW(tm), a server-based Internet/intranet interoperable suite of groupware applications and Label Pro(tm) label printing software. Provider of software development services for windows software. Software runs on Windows. Service...
www.thuridion.com
TWIG
Intranet/groupware tool and application framework written and implemented in PHP.
screwdriver.net
Intranet/groupware tool and application framework written and implemented in PHP.
screwdriver.net
VirtualTek
Developer of workgroup software aiding communication, collaboration and information sharing on any device, including wireless.
www.virtualtek.com
Developer of workgroup software aiding communication, collaboration and information sharing on any device, including wireless.
www.virtualtek.com
vJungle.com, Inc.
Developer of OpenEX(tm) business application server software and provider of integrated business application services. The OpenEX(tm) platform combines multiple business applications integrated into one platform and delivers a consistant end us...
www.vjungle.com
Developer of OpenEX(tm) business application server software and provider of integrated business application services. The OpenEX(tm) platform combines multiple business applications integrated into one platform and delivers a consistant end us...
www.vjungle.com
Groupware: Try Free
Award Winning Groupware Tool. Collaborate in Seconds. Try Free!
www.WebOffice.com
Award Winning Groupware Tool. Collaborate in Seconds. Try Free!
www.WebOffice.com
Replace your Intranet
Collaborate internally with robust wikis, blogs, & discussion forums.
www.JiveSoftware.com/Clearspace
Collaborate internally with robust wikis, blogs, & discussion forums.
www.JiveSoftware.com/Clearspace
Guide to Online Collaboration Services
Use web collaboration tools to unite individual employees within virtual teams
Online collaboration services and web collaboration tools allow employees to meet online in order to integrate their work, develop ideas, set goals, send messages, build systems and manage projects -- all in real time. Yes, thanks to collaborative software, the days of crowding around a conference table to brainstorm are gone. Indeed, Web 2.0 isn’t all blogs and social networks; more and more, it’s enterprise groupware, too.
Online collaboration services support three fundamental types of online interactions:
1. Online collaboration software support conversational interactions via web collaboration tools, such as e-mail and instant messaging, which enhance corporate communication.
2. Online collaboration services support transactional interactions via web collaboration tools, such as application sharing platforms, which enhance corporate cooperation.
3. Groupware software supports collaborative interactions via web collaboration tools, such as project management systems, which enhance corporate coordination.
Online collaboration services support three fundamental types of online interactions:
1. Online collaboration software support conversational interactions via web collaboration tools, such as e-mail and instant messaging, which enhance corporate communication.
2. Online collaboration services support transactional interactions via web collaboration tools, such as application sharing platforms, which enhance corporate cooperation.
3. Groupware software supports collaborative interactions via web collaboration tools, such as project management systems, which enhance corporate coordination.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Turn e-mails into web collaboration tools
E-mail is perhaps the most basic of web collaboration tools and many online collaboration services are finding unique ways to kick it up a notch.
I recommend:
To make your e-mail interactive, consider online collaboration software such as Wrike, which allows you to organize tasks and manage projects from within your inbox. Go a step further and choose e-mail applications such as @Mail Groupware or BlueTie, which include sharable electronic group calendars for scheduling events, meetings and milestones.
Build wikis with collaborative software
More than collaborative software, wikis are part of a growing class of online collaboration tools known as collaborative media that allow users to create, manage and manipulate information.
I recommend:
If you’re interested in wiki-type collaboration, look to web collaboration tools such as Near-Time, an enterprise wiki system, and Clearspace, which lets you create and share wiki-style documents. Hosted wiki systems like PBwiki and StikiPad are also good options.
Use enterprise groupware software to chat in real time
Collaborative software includes simple communication applications, including those that support instant messaging and online chat.
I recommend:
Enterprise IM software like FaceTime, Openfire and Bantu is groupware software that’s ideal for improving and increasing collaborative communication.
Employ collaborative software for conferencing
A step above chat rooms and IMs is online conferencing; some online collaboration software supports voice conference, some support data conferencing and still other programs support video conferencing.
I recommend:
Popular online collaboration software from WebEx, GoToMeeting and Yugma allows remote users to hold collaborative staff meetings online via interactive webinars and videoconferences.
Share documents and applications via online collaboration software
Some web collaboration tools, such as application sharing programs, allow multiple users to simultaneously access, edit and distribute project-related documents.
I recommend:
Web collaboration tools like ThinkFree, Google Docs, DocumenTree and ProjectShare lend themselves to sharing, distributing and editing a variety of collaborative business documents.
Start and finish projects with full-featured web collaboration tools
At their best, online collaboration services function as animated project management systems, enabling employees to schedule, track and complete milestones within a project from start to finish as it is being executed.
I recommend:
Three of the most popular online project management environments are Central Desktop, HyperOffice and Basecamp, which offer many popular enterprise groupware features via hosted intranets, including task management, group calendars and online conferencing.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- The most difficult thing about online collaboration services is convincing employees to use them. Persuade your team to embrace web collaboration tools by training them to use them, and by providing incentives for doing so.
- In order to be effective, collaborative software must be implemented within a collaborative culture. Turning your company from a competitive business into a collaborative one may take more than online tools, though; it will take offline teambuilding and training, too.
- Online collaboration services can engage not only employees, but also consumers. Use them to interact with customers in order to build brand loyalty and awareness.
- Beware of what psychologists call 'virtual distance,' as relying too heavily on online collaboration services can actually disengage employees from one another, when the point is to engage them.
