Tools to facilitate collaboration across time and space

 

Tool name

Platform

Tool vendor

Comments

 

 

Think of it - Web Conferencing Review

An independent guide to web collaboration: vendor listings & product review

 

 

http://gnrt.terena.org/

Guide to network resource tools

 

 

Technography Center

Links to collabrative tools

 

 

Gil Gordon Associates

Links to collabrative tools

 

 

Google directories:

 

 

 

Google Groupware Directory

Groupware

 

 

Google Collaboration Tool Directory

Collaboration tools

 

 

Google Document Management Tool Directory

Document management tools

 

 

Google Instant Messaging Software Directory

Messaging services

 

 

Wiki Matrix

Comparison of different wiki engines

 

 

Merlin

tools for embedded multi-site development

Google Apps

web browser

Google Apps

email, document sharing, team information sharing, calendar, etc.

Confluence

Windows, Linux, Mac OS X

Atlassian

Enterprise wiki

Jazz

 

http://jazz.net/pub/index.jsp

Agile, collaboration software

LotusQuickr

 

IBM

Team collaboration software

GatherPlace

Windows

GatherPlace

http://www.gatherplace.net

Support virtual meetings and presentations

SourceShare

Unix, LInux, Windows

ZeeSource

http://www.zeesource.net

¥ Multiple Projects Repository

¥ Mailing Lists

¥ Version Control

¥ Issue Tracking

¥ Documents Management

¥ Wiki Webs

wiki-wiki

web browser

http://c2.com/cgi/wiki

A simple web based collaboration ÓtoolÓ

UseModWiki

web browser

http://www.usemod.com

Another implementation of wiki

TWiki

web browser

http://www.twiki.org

Yet another implementation of wiki

cAme

web browser/Windows

Viloke
http://www.came.fi

Web based knowledge sharing and processing tool

eGroupware: Enterprise Collaboration

Windows, OS independent, Linux

http://sourceforge.net/projects/egroupware/

Open-source multi-user, web-based groupware suite developed on a custom set of PHP-based APIs. Supports among other things: email, addressbook, calendar, infolog (notes, to-do's, phone calls), content management, forum, bookmarks, wiki

Windows Meetings Space

Windows Vista

Microsoft

Enables face-to-face collaboration among small groups of Windows Vista users

Live Meeting

Windows

Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/ (see Office)

Supports virtual meetings, view/application sharing, web slides, instant polling, electronic white boards, etc.

CUworld

Windows/Internet Explorer

CUworld

http://www.cuworld.com

Instant messaging, audio chat, video chat service

QuickCam

Windows, Mac

Logitech

http://www.logitech.com (see Produccts/Cameras)

Desktop video conferencing (camera + software)

Konesa, (product family)

Java

Canyon Blue

http://www.canyonblue.com/

Supports among other things collaboration over time and space, especially for UML based SW development

eRoom

 

Documentum

http://www.eroom.net

Content management, virtual meetings

OneSpace.net

Web browser, Windows Server

CoCreate

http://www.onespace.net

Organizes project data, organizing and conducting meetings, etc.

CVW (Java Collaborative Virtual Workplace)

 

http://cvw.sourceforge.net

Open-source tool which provides a persistent virtual space within which applications, documents and people are directly accessible in rooms, floors and buildings. People can chat or audio/video conference and share text and URLs with one another.

InfoWorkSpace

Windows, Unix, web browser

Ezenia

http://www.ezenia.com

Audio and video conferencing, chat,

bulletin board, discussion groups, file sharing, collaborative whiteboard and text tools, calendar, application casting, etc.

Collabra Rooms

Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac

CollabraSpace

http://www.collabraspace.com

Instant messaging and text chat, presence awareness, user identification and profiles, multiple conference rooms, navigable environment of offices and floors, audio and video conferencing, document sharing and storage filing cabinets, personal briefcases, shared whiteboarding, searchable archives, etc.

Centra

Web

Centra Software

http://www.centranow.com

Supports web meetings, web conferencing, virtual classroom teaching, knowledge portals, contents authoring, etc.

Collaboration Suite

Unix, Linux, Windows

Oracle

http://www.oracle.com/ip/deploy/cs

Email, online meetings, calendar, file sharing, voicemail, fax, etc.

iManage

Windows, Java

iManage, Inc.

http://collaboration.imanage.com

A set of tools for collaboration, e.g. document management, collaboration, konwledge management, portal, workflow and abusiness process automation

Groove Workspace

Windows

Groove Networks

http://www.groove.net

A set of tools for collaboration, e.g. file sharing, discussion boards, meetings, calendars, web pages, instant messaging, etc.

Facilitate.com

Web, Windows, Mac OS

Facilitate.com

http://www.facilitate.com

Supports brainstorming, prioritizing and action planning and group decision making in face-to-face and online meetings

Lotus Notes

 

IBM

http://www.lotus.com

Supports email, messaging, calendaring, portals, instant messaging, application sharing, Web conferencing and instant team workplace software for the Web, knowledge management, etc.

Lotus Sametime

Windows/Unix//web browser

IBM

http://www.lotus.com

Instant messaging and web conferencing

Glance

Windows

glance networks

http://www.glance.net

Live PC screen sharing over Internet

Workshare Synergy

Windows

Workshare Synergy

http://www.workshare.com

Adds collaboration functionality to Microsoft Word by automating the process of compiling and integrating proposed changes from multiple individuals into a single document

VisualOffice

Linux, Unix, Windows

Mintersoft

http://www.mintersoft.com

Webmail, calendar, file sharing, instant messaging

NetMeeting

Windows

Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting

Video and audio conferencing, electronic whiteboard, chat, file transfer, program sharing, remote desktop sharing, etc.

GroupSystems

Web

GroupSystems.com

http://www.groupsystems.com

Toosl to support same-time-same-place and same-time-different-place meetings, brainstorming and decision making

SunForum

Unix, Linux, Windows

Sun

http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/software/sunforum

Video and audio conferencing, electronic whiteboard, file sharing

AceProject

Web

Websystems, Inc.

http://www.freetaskmanager.com

Web based timesheet software, project management, project collaboration, workforce management, project portfolio management, project tracking, bug tracking

BrightSuite

Windows

DCASoft

http://www.dcasoft.com

Calendars, instant messaing, resource management, polls, reminders, email, document management, task management, online meetings, project management, web pages, etc.

GroupWise

Windows

Novell

http://www.novell.com

Desktop and wireless collaboration tool

 

 

 

 

Result_XP

Web

e-Technologies Solutions

http://www.resultsxp.com

Enables project team members to review and communicate action plans with objectives, manage projects, tasks, documents, files, discussion, etc.

Project Activator

Web

Business Propulsion Systems

http://www.businesspropulsion.com

Project management, collaboration, document management, searching, etc

Enact Enterprise System

Web

Enactex

http://www.enact.cc

Web based project management and collaboration tool

Xcolla

Web

Axista

http://www.axista.com

Allows team members to collaborate and share information anytime and anywhere. Web-based access to real-time project data such as project deliverables, task monitors, project templates, meetings, events, and documents.

Nucleus

Web

ESNA Ltd

http://www.projectnucleus.com

Web-based project management, control and collaboration tool