Imagine if you could turn the text and illustrations on a traditional whiteboard into digital data in real-time. That's the premise behind the eBeam Edge Whiteboard by Luidia, Inc. The technology works with any whiteboard and most Mac or PC computers.…
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Rondee offers both scheduled and on-demand conference calls
The conference call services industry seems both ever-changing and overloaded, with new entries into the market popping up often, offering different features and pricing options. One free service that has been around for several years now is Rondee.…
Read MoreSecure documents on BlackBerry with WatchDox
As mobile devices become more prevalent at work, the need for security continues to rise. WatchDox provides document control, tracking and security features through a web app, apps for iPad and iPhone (we covered it late last year) and now for BlackBerry.…
Read MoreImproved Knoodle assists with “social learning”
Having reviewed web-based training and presentation app Knoodle before, I was interested in the new developments with the service, announced this week.. Its new features make presentation creation more streamlined, particularly if you are creating split-screen presentations combining slides and video.…
Read MoreHow to use crowdsourcing techniques in your virtual team
A challenge of managing a virtual team is getting timely and thorough participation from team members. One way to ensure everyone has their say -- or is at least given the opportunity to provide input -- is to apply some principles of crowdsourcing to internal team communications.…
Read MoreAssessing Unified Communications for the new way of work
Unified Communications (UC) is an umbrella term that covers the integration of real-time communication services such as instant messaging, presence information, telephony and video conferencing. So how can UC help your business, and what are the features you should look for?…
Read MoreTalkwheel wants to reinvent the way we communicate online
Talkwheel, which positions itself as an integrated communications tool for enterprises, offers a novel way to capture, visualize and follow conversations. Conversations are displayed as threaded and nested messages on the right side of the interface, and around the "talkwheel" on the left.…
Read MoreFile sync service Soonr gets team-based collaboration features
Cloud file sync and backup company Soonr has now launched Soonr Teaming to add team-based collaborative features to its service. Users can form project teams to work together virtually and access and edit files from anywhere, on Mac, PC or a number of mobile devices.…
Read MoreAlfresco Team offers open source collaboration for enterprises
Small- to mid-sized companies need the ability to edit, share and collaborate on files while keeping teams updated with the latest versions. Alfresco Team is an open-source, professional tool for content collaboration that offers enterprise-oriented social and security features not found in some Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products.…
Read MoreTrap.it’s AI takes personalized search and curation to new levels
Trap.it is a new personalized search app that originally came out of a $200 million DARPA artificial intelligence project called CALO or Cognitive Assistant That Learns and Organizes. The app aims to take personalized search to new heights to become your "Pandora for content."…
Read More4 tips (and a hack) to make your iPad work-worthy
I have to admit, I'm still not convinced that the iPad will be my laptop replacement. However, with the help of the Apple wireless keyboard and some other peripherals and apps, it can come close. Here are some tips to make your iPad work-worthy:…
Read MoreBeing there: 4 situations where human touch is required in work
I often extol the virtues of virtual work. But no matter how much I love virtual, I'm also keenly aware that being remote isn't always ideal. In my experience, there are four specific situations that should never be handled by phone or email.…
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