Skip Ellis defined groupware as "computer-based systems that support groups of people engaged in a common task (or goal) and that provide an interface to a shared environment". It is also known as Collaborative software. It is the basis for computer supported cooperative work).
Such different software systems like mail, calendaring, chat, wiki belong into this category. It has been suggested that Metcalfe's law -- the more people who use it the more valuable it becomes -- applies to such software.
The more general term social software applies to systems used outside the workplace, for instance, online dating services and social networks like Friendster. The study of computer-supported collaboration includes study of the software and social phenomena associated with it. These are covered in different articles.
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AyaNova - Offers computerized work order, service call management, knowledgebase, and technician job scheduling software.
Meta Description: [ AyaNova service management and work order software. Features for work orders, dispatch and preventative maintenance. ]
Bootstrap Institute - Doug Engelbart invented groupware. What's he up to now?
BSCW: Basic Support for Cooperative Work - Simple Web based groupware system
Meta Description: [ collaboration tool, groupware, CSCW, BSCW ]
Business Collaborator - Flexible internet based collaboration software which can be used out of the box or customised to the clients specific requirements.
Centrinity - Provides unified messaging and collaboration software solutions for businesses and education. Products include FirstClass Intranet Server Gold, FirstClass Collaborative Classroom, FirstClass UM, and Zebu.
Meta Description: [ Software for communication and collaboration for business or education - groupware platforms, unified messaging, unified communications, cooperative learning for students ]
CyberScheduler - Internet based calendaring and scheduling program for workgroups for any browser and Palm Pilot.
Meta Description: [ envi.con Software: Synchronize and CyberScheduler are cross-platform calendaring and scheduling software, enabling scheduling meetings, conference rooms,and resources, across LANs, WANs and Intranets. ]
EHS Company: GroupWare Reading Room - A variety of reviews, primers, and case studies about various messaging technologies.
Meta Description: [ The Groupware Reading Room
contains a variety of technology primers, product reviews, case studies
and editorials, written by EHS Company staff. ]
Ever America - Provides mission critical software to Local Government, Utilities and ESCO's. JPHI's SuiteResponse software line includes: Financials, Groupware, Budgeting, Utility Billing and Customer Information Systems.
Meta Description: [ EVER America provides enterprise content management tools and applications for image, document, record and report management. ]
IntraLinks - Application service provider that offers Internet-based services that allow corporations and institutions to manage business-to-business communication.
Meta Description: [ IntraLinks® On-Demand Workspaces™ provide a secure, virtual environment where business communities can exchange high-value information across enterprise boundaries. IntraLinks serves companies in the debt capital markets, life sciences, alternative investments and mergers & acquisitions. ]
Jon Udell - Lists of articles, usenet postings, and a book.
Meta Description: [ Home page for Web/Internet consultant and author Jon Udell ]
Office Tracker Scheduling Software - Room scheduling software solution for appointment scheduling and calendaring of rooms, meetings, people, facilities and resources. Web based option available.
Meta Description: [ Scheduling software made easy. Schedule rooms, meetings, people, conference rooms, resources, classrooms, facilities and more. ]
OfficeClip.com:Connected Web Office - Offers address book, calendar, bulletin boards, group links, reminders, file sharing, project tracking, time and expense reporting, reservation and scheduling for groups.
Meta Description: [ OfficeClip Intranet for your team. Applications include Web Timesheet, office portal, documents, group calendar, timesheet tracking, expense tracking and Web Issue Tracking. ]
PHONEslips phone message software - FREE Trial version of office automation software for the professional office. Handles phone messages, memos, e-mail, contacts, schedules and to-do lists for everyone in the office.
Meta Description: [ PHONEslips software manages phone messages, memos, e-mail, contacts and schedules for everyone in the office. Links to Palm, Outlook, Timeslips and PocketPC. ]
PlaceWare Web Conferencing - Web conferencing offers a way for businesses to effectively communicate time-critical information. You can now conduct live interactive meetings or presentations with anyone using only a Web browser and a phone.
Meta Description: [ Register for a free trial, attend an online leadership forum seminar, and learn more about Microsoft Office Live Meeting—the Microsoft Office Web conferencing service. ]
QuickFlash - Instant messaging software for business. Features include call screening, telephone messages, text sticky notes, application screen capture and annotation. By The ARM Group.
Sherpa Software Group, L.P. - Company manufactures utility software products for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange. Includes, Mail Attender, Database Attender and Directory Attender. Registration required for all product evaluation versions, documentation, white papers, and presentations.
Meta Description: [ Sherpa Software provides solutions for dynamic email searching, email policy, archive management and email regulatory compliance and security protocols. ]
Software Andina, LLC. - Available for small to midsize businesses. Intranet, Paperless Office. Allows for shared contacts and calendars, automated expense reports and time-off requests. Full free demo of product on website.
Meta Description: [ Software Andina specializes in Web based Intranet and application development. Our flagship product, Software Andina Intranet Express, comes complete with source and can be the starting point of any company's Intranet. ]
Task manager for workgroups - Web based application that allows sharing task definitions, and subtask that can be assigned to different members of the workgroup. Changes in task are notified via e-mail to the whole group. Support for English and Spanish languages.
Meta Description: [ Webtasker es una agenda para uso compartido entre usuarios de Internet que tengan la necesidad de realizar una investigación,un desarrollo o una tarea de cualquier tipo pero con la necesidad de realizarla en un grupo de usuarios adecuadamente coordinados ]
TeamAgenda - Offers a cross-platform group scheduler and resource manager for Windows and Macintosh. Utilizes real-time communication to coordinate teamwork, plan meetings and manage resources.
Meta Description: [ TeamAgenda is the leading cross-platform group scheduler and resource manager for Windows and Macintosh ]
Tricostar - Content management and customer service solutions such as help desk software, natural language search engines, and publishing personalization suites.
Web Calendar - Web-based calendaring and scheduling system for personal, group, and corporate events. Includes download, documentation, and help. [Perl, GPL]
Meta Description: [ A web-based calendaring and scheduling system ]
Web Crossing - A leader in intranet/internet servers offering online conferencing solutions through discussion forums and chat rooms, with server-side scripting to allow extensive web application development.
Meta Description: [ Web Crossing is a leader in intranet/internet servers offering online conferencing solutions through discussion forums and chat rooms, with server-side scripting to allow extensive web application development such as e-commerce sites, customer service applications, calendars, auctions, and more. ]
WebBoard - Conferencing software that adds online conferencing and IRC chat capabilities to your Windows 95/NT web server (BBS software for the internet.)
Meta Description: [ AkivaÂ’s Open Collaboration technologies and services enable enterprises to collect ideas from employees, customers, partners and suppliers to dramatically improve business performance through rapid innovation and reduced expenses. ]
Wegabyte - Windows freeware and shareware programs such as ICQ plug-ins, LAN tools kits, Winpopup, Zippi, Lantalk, and mICQ.
Meta Description: [ Software for business and productivity, Total control over the software: autorun, hiding folders, protection, secure storage.. The unique software technologies. ]
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