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  • Microsoft Office goes online with Workspace

    In a salvo fired squarely at the online productivity tools offered by Google, Microsoft has released a beta version of Office Live Workspace -- a free Web service that allows users to post Word, Powerpoint, Excel or PDF files directly from within their Office application onto the Internet.

  • Microsoft Office to ease lines of communication

    Recognising a shift in the way people work, Microsoft is putting more emphasis on collaboration in the next version of Office.

  • OpenOffice suite goes 'live'

    The free office tools suite OpenOffice.org for the first time doesn't need to be downloaded and installed thanks to Ulteo's online desktop.

  • Cisco CEO: Virtualisation will see next Web work boom

    Cisco CEO John Chambers has predicted that the IT industry will enjoy a second era of productivity which will mirror the growth spurred by the original Internet revolution in the mid-90s.

  • Mandriva founder puts OpenOffice in Firefox, IE

    OpenOffice, the open-source alternative to Microsoft's Office productivity suite got a boost on Wednesday when Ulteo, a company staffed by Linux veterans, launched a service that lets people run the OpenOffice.org suite in a browser.

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    Cinergix waves Australian flag

    Melbourne-based start-up Cinergix appears to be the only Australian act headlining at the massive tech start-up conferences in the United States this week.

  • Read the blog post - Sheryle Moon

    Women in ICT a rare breed

    A quick scan of almost any ICT department, ICT conference or vendor environment confirms that women who embrace technology as a lifelong career remain a rare breed.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Don't bother upgrading to Entourage 2008

    If you're considering an upgrade to Entourage 2008, think again -- for some reason, Microsoft hasn't bothered to add some vital functions that are critical to making Apple Mac systems welcome on any Exchange network.

  • Read the blog post - Sheryle Moon

    Social networking -- good business or a waste of time?

    By allowing people both in and outside of companies to connect with each other, and share information over the network, the pace of business operations will escalate.

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

    Lotus Notes needs the shrinkwrap treatment

    Most people agree that IBM's Lotus Notes product is one of the most advanced and popular collaboration suites out there.

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  • Dancing with documents

    Collaboration, records management, and workflow are just some of the features in current electronic document management software. We examine your options.

  • Boost collaboration with Office 2003's SharePoint Services

    Though it is not cheap, perhaps the single best reason to make the leap to Office 2003 is the integration with Windows SharePoint Services.

  • All take, no give: Why collaboration fails

    Ever try to get people in your office to work together using a groupware collaboration tool? Did they use it? Did it help? In my experience, the answers are no and no. Here's why.

  • Checklist can help reveal IM use and abuse

    Instant messaging is the latest Internet killer app. It allows people to easily communicate, but is this detrimental or a boost to productivity? Make your own decision by reading this article.

  • XML middleware boosts productivity tenfold

    Learn why an enterprise turned to XML middleware for its B2B needs--and saw results in the form of lower transaction costs, more efficient collaboration, and improved customer satisfaction.

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  • Novell: OpenOffice is key

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

  • Novell CEO explains Microsoft partnership

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

  • Novell: We are a custodian to the Linux community

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

  • Novell CEO: We remain committed to Linux

    The popularity of OpenOffice, the open source productivity suite, will be key to the financial success of Novell, said company president and CEO, Ron Hovsepian, who hopes to be a 'custodian' between the open source community and the commercial world. Also: Watch the videos.

Reviews (133)

  • Dancing with documents

    Collaboration, records management, and workflow are just some of the features in current electronic document management software. We examine your options.

  • Collaboration: Lotus Notes/Domino 7 vs SharePoint Portal Server 2003

    The market for collaborative applications has grown significantly with the introduction of Web-based solutions for gathering and sharing information within organisations. In this review, we look at two of the most popular commercial collaborative platforms.

  • ThinkFree Office 3

    ThinkFree Office 3 is a low-cost alternative to Microsoft Office that lacks advanced tools but offers a free online component that's a handy work in progress for frequent travellers.

  • GoToMyPC 4.1

    After years of flying high with no competition, GoToMyPC falls to earth against stiff competition from MyWebEx PC, which is free.

  • Tech Guide: A blog by any name

    Blogging is an increasingly important element of business communication and collaboration. But different types of blog suit different kinds of business. Here's a classification.

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