Connectivity, Functionality and Price - these are the three-pronged characteristic of high-performing online collaboration tools that every small or medium-size business should have access to, in order to stay viable in the arena of global commerce.
What was implausible even to the imagination became conceivable through the power of convergence on the internet. It has now become easier for small, medium or large businesses with employees, clients, partners and vendors all over the world, to gather and share valuable information, brainstorm for decisions, draw up and implement plans of action, without unnecessary costs and delay.
When subscribing or buying a collaboration tool - make an informed and intelligent choice.
The internet is swarmed by intranet and extranet solutions that choosing the suitable tool for a small or medium-size business becomes a tall order. Most of the power-packed solutions come with a price that a growing business may not be able to afford at the onset. Features of high-end solutions are also customized for the use of large businesses; paying for product features that your small business cannot use, is not a viable decision.
On the other hand, low-key solutions may come with buyer-friendly prices, but may also lack intrinsic features necessary for effective online collaboration and communication. Where does a buyer draw the line?
Connectivity. Opt for a solution that is entirely web-based and does not require an independent IT expertise to manage it. It also has to be compatible with most browsers and platforms.
Functionality. Unless your intranet suite does not comprise all of the following features, most likely, it is not the best:
>Email capability
>Synchronicity with Outlook
>Document Management
>Contact Management
>Online Calendar
>Group Calendar
>Opinion Polls
>Task Manager
>Announcements
>Discussion Forums
>Security
>Data Integrity
>SSL Encryption
>Disk Storage
>Data and Info Imports
>Branding
>Site customization
Price. Steer away from solutions that require you to put up big capital investment up front, unless you are a large business. Sure, there is sharepoint alternative; one that delivers similar top-notch features, but at considerably low price. The best choice yet for most businesses, including yours - discover it.
Effective collaboration powers success - make your collaboration suite the perfect vehicle.
Try this at no cost to you! Yes, many extranet solution providers believe that unless first-time clients experience the benefits of what a collaboration suite can do for their business, they won't action. You may avail of an offer for hosted solutions 30 days free trial, and start to see the difference.
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