The PDF is the cockroach of file formats. Long after civilization has ended, an evolved form of one of the planet’s hardiest…
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Google takes first steps toward finer-grained access in Google Drive
Google Drive has provided a simple but powerful model for file sharing. The creator of a file can invite others to share it,…
Read MoreBox announces new level of integration with Office 365, and drops storage limits on Dropbox Business tier
Box, the file sync-and-share player, made two announcements yesterday. The first is Box falling into line with other vendors that have been…
Read MoreHackpad, where have you been hiding?
Despite the frequent mention of Dropbox — and its acquisition spree — on these pages, somehow I completely missed the announcement last…
Read MoreInformation wants to be free, but some information has to be private
One of the greatest tensions in the transition to social tools in the enterprise is that between the benefits of openness and…
Read MoreMendeley injects some pace into academia with fast, big data
London startup Mendeley is already beloved by researchers around the planet for helping them manage their work. Now it's unveiled a new product that it hopes can help universities get a better handle on what's happening right now. Goodbye slow, stuffy academia.…
Read MoreLawloop.com takes law firm management to cloud
The co-founders of L.A. law firm Zuber & Tailleau got fed up with pricey, bulky, inefficient practice management software: So they built their own cloud-based offering. They say Lawloop.com brings document management, time-and-billing, eDiscovery functions to small law firms and in-house counsel affordably and securely.…
Read MoreLion 101: Working with PDFs in Preview
Preview is definitely one of the under-appreciated gems of OS X. Preview actually has two main uses. One for graphics and photos, and another specific to PDFs. There are certain very handy capabilities in Preview that are only available when working with PDF files.…
Read MoreKnowledgeTree Debuts Android App for Cloud Document Management
KnowledgeTree, a service that lets businesses collaborate on and manage documents in the cloud, is now offering an app for Android phones and tablets, and automatic synchronization between mobile and desktop devices. KnowledgeTree lets organizations manage documents, and it specializes in collaboration within Microsoft Office.…
Read MoreUsing Web Tools For Creating and Managing Contracts
When doing business online it's always safer to have your agreements in writing. Fortunately, there are now a variety of tools that allow us to draft, share and sign contracts online. Here's a roundup of some of those tools, and some tips on using them.…
Read MoreWatchDox Goes Pro and Pay
Recently, I wrote about WatchDox, the security application that allows you to secure and track the documents you send online. The company…
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