Collaborative tools resources

Collaborative tools resources

One requirement for virtual teams is collaborative tools that help workers stay connected regardless of their location. There are many to choose from. Some tools run on your network, while others can be hosted through an applicat9ion service provider.

Tools typically offer document management with functions such as file, application and presentation sharing, joint authoring and white boarding, and use of public folders. Tools may offer contact management functions such as calendars and scheduling. Messaging functions may include chat, instant messaging, and threaded discussion. Tools may focus on teleconferencing and audio and video capabilities. Tools may include additional functions such as workflow management, co-browsing, polling, voting and search engine functions.

The tools listed below are grouped into three main categories: Meeting and information sharing, messaging and iscussion, and audio and video conferencing.

Meeting and information sharing:

Abridge MessageMining

Blaxxun Virtual Worlds Platform

Bungo Connected Workspaces

Centra Centra eMeeting 3.0

Convey Systems OnDemand

eRoom Technologies eRoom5

Genesys PowerShare

Groove Networks Groove 1.1

Ezenia InfoWorkSpace

Flypaper TeamSpace

GroupServe GroupPort

Inovie Software TeamCenter

Intraspect Product Collaboration, Intraspect 4

LiveOffice.com LiveIntranet

>Lotus Quick Place

Matrix One Net Markets

MindBridge Intrasmart

Netdocuments Corporate, Project Teams

Parlano MindAlign

Punch Networks WebGroups

SiteScape SiteScape Enterprise Forum 6.0

SiteScape WebWorkZone Hosted Collaboration

TeamStream TeamDrive

Unigraphics Solutions e-Vis

Ventro Collaborative Product Development

V-Span Webconferencing

WebEx Meeting Center

Welcom WelcomHome

Messaging and discussion:

2Way Interactive Messaging

AOL Instant Messenger

Bantu Bantu Messenger

Pyra Blogger

Bungo LiveMail

Flypaper TeamSpace

Groove Networks Groove 1.1

Inovie Software TeamCenter

Multicity Chat Rooms, Instant Messenger

NetLert NetLert Instant Messaging

Radio UserLand

SiteScape Enterprise Forum 6.0

SiteScape WebWorkZone Hosted Collaboration

Slashcode Slash

WebEx OnStage

WiredRed e/pop

WorldStreet WorldStreet Net

Audio and video conferencing:

Accord Virtual Conference Suite

Centra Centra Conference 5.0

Cisco IP/VC Product Family

Raindance Web and Phone Conferencing

Ezenia Encounter Family

First Virtual Communications Click To Meet, CUseeMe Videoware

Genesys TeleMeeting, Multipoint

>HearMe ConferenceCreator

Latitude Meeting Place

PictureTel Videoconferencing and Collaboration Tools

PlaceWare PlaceWare Services

Polycom ShowStation IP

RADVision DCS-30

SpiderPhone.com Audioconferencing

Tandberg Tandberg 7000

VCON MediaConnect 8000 Series

V-Span Videoconferencing Audioconferencing

V-Tel Galaxy

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