Mixed presence collaboration combines distributed and collocated collaboration there are multiple distributed sites, each with a collocated group. While collocated collaboration and purely distributed collaboration are each the subject of rich bodies of research, the combination is less well explored. In this paper the authors present the initial concepts of awareness support in mixed presence collaboration. The authors present this as a first version model of awareness.
February 19th, 2011 by Association for Computing Machinery Download
The Xtraware Collaboration Suite is a next-generation, web-enabled, SQL database enabled, productivity framework, providing flexibility, accountability, and control to the enterprise, while reducing costs and increasing productivity. Xtraware coordinates the activities of the diverse administrative and technical operations, including accounting, finance, human resources, operations, engineering, architecture, plant and process design, and facilities management into a unified, competitive force. Xtraware has been demonstrably productive in each of the modes of deployment, which follow, from "Default Configuration," to "Extended Deployment," using Xtraware SQL database framework to "Mash-up" of various point applications into multi-modal work processes, to "Enterprise Deployment."
February 17th, 2011 by Xtraware Download
Xtraware enables Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) operations to perform at internet speed, by bringing the collaborative design process online and into real time. By providing web-browser based access to projects and documents, Xtraware achieves immediate productivity goals, while positioning AEC operations to achieve the competitive advantages associated with real-time collaboration. Xtraware combines intuitive, browser based access with extraordinary search and retrieval technology, providing a powerful tool for every user, assuring a very high rate of end-user acceptance.
February 17th, 2011 by Xtraware Download
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 provides a rich platform for interoperability, and Windows Azure opens up possibilities that will extend SharePoint into the cloud. To prepare one for this convergence, this podcast walks through a core set of scenarios and patterns that one can leverage when integrating SharePoint with Azure. Specific coverage includes custom Web parts, Microsoft Silverlight applications, Business Connectivity Services (BCS), and custom service consumption.
February 1st, 2011 by Microsoft Download
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 provides a rich platform for integrating Microsoft Office 2010 solutions of all types. The attendees of this podcast learn how to integrate Office 2010 and SharePoint in different ways, from no-code solutions using SharePoint Designer to rich client add-ins that access SharePoint data via the Client Object Model and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) data services. The attendees will also learn how to take advantage of Microsoft Office server-side services and the Open XML Software Developer Kit (SDK) for document assembly and fixed-format document generation.
February 1st, 2011 by Microsoft Download