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Team collaboration software from Groove Networks is a different kind of collaboration solution
November 15, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
Team-based work is becoming more common, as the
collaborative structure can increase productivity. When you
choose to work in teams, however, your technology needs to
be up-to-date. So much work is done on computers, and all
members need to have access to all information. Team
collaboration software enables team members to work in one
space with much less hassle.
Determining which collaborative software program is right
for you is dependent on what kind of collaboration you do.
If you work in a team that includes out of house members,
your needs are different from those whose members are all
in-house.
Groove Networks offers a collaboration program that is
well suited to teams who share an office building. Its
peer-to-peer functionality allows documents and other group
data to be stored on individual computers, as opposed to a
centralized server.
The program, Groove Virtual Office, involves a large
download and the need for 60MB free on the hard-drive for
data storage. However, the program allows you to create
virtual workspaces from templates. You and your team can
edit and manage a document or project from your different
computers. Voice over IP and text chat can also be
integrated into the workspace.
Unlike other collaboration programs, Groove Virtual
Office doesn't require a monthly maintenance fee or other
reoccurring charges. One payment allows you unlimited
collaboration with your team. However, you miss some other
features, like the ability to hold a virtual meeting online.
The software does take some getting used to, so users
need to be PC-literate and may required additional training
in order to feel comfortable using it. Once past the
learning curve, though, a team will enjoy the ability to
easily manage their collaborative activities in a contained
and secure workspace.
About the Author
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Web-Conferencing-Zone.com. Your
definitive guide to web conferencing services, online
collaboration software and web meetings for business.
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