News Updates (November 18, 2009)

Standardization of Collaboration Tools … The EU has been giving funding towards the standardization of online collaboration tools. “One of the biggest barriers to effective online group working has been the need for everyone to work on the same software package. Often many in the group have to […]

News Updates (November 17, 2009)

Video Going Mainstream … Recent announcements by Cisco (the TANDBERG acquisition attempt) and Logitech (the LifeSize acquisition), point to the mainstreaming of video conferencing. “The deals underscore a growing sense that videoconferencing is finally ready to go from an exotic luxury to an everyday part of business life. […]

New Report: Cisco for Collaboration

I just published my review of Cisco’s Collaboration Summit last week. Cisco hosted a major strategy conference in California during the second week of November 2009. At its “Collaboration Summit”, Cisco unveiled an enhanced scope of product and service capabilities in the collaboration arena, encompassing a variety of […]

News Updates (November 16, 2009)

Virtual Collaborator … Guided Insights offer their take on the key attributes of the exceptional virtual collaborator. “In this edition of Communiqué, we look at characteristics that make for a successful virtual collaborator, and those that may cause big problems for many remote workers. We recognize that some […]

News Updates (November 13, 2009)

Convos … Convos offers a group collaboration tool. “Convos lets you create useful and flexible online groups for your members, colleagues, and partners. Maximize online interaction with group collaboration features including unlimited subgroups, file sharing, tasks, email lists, and event RSVPs. Use Convos groups to serve as an […]

News Updates (November 12, 2009)

Logitech Acquired LifeSize … Logitech acquired LifeSize, a high definition video firm, for $405m. “Founded in 2003, LifeSize expects approximately $90 million in revenue in calendar 2009, with 2010 revenue expected to grow 40 percent to 60 percent, Logitech said in a news release. Logitech expects the acquisition […]