isys363 bruins - group collaboration tools
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SFSU ISYS 363 - FALL 2013Section 01 Bruins
Features we expect to see● Easy communication between team members (Chat / messaging)● Rapid file sharing and document editing● Storage to upload files● Organized, clean space that is easy to navigate
Criteria, concerns, market leadersThe collaboration tools our group uses need to be fast, powerful, and organized. With everyone having different schedules we need a collaboration tool that can bring all team members up to speed at any time they access the project. Real-time editing, such as what is provided by Google Drive, is also a necessity because each team member can see who else is currently editing a document.
Concerns include being able to reach team members when they are away from the collaboration application. Facebook provides push notifications to team member’s mobile devices when changes are made to group pages.
Collaboration tool 1Skype
Pros● Skype is one of the cheapest VoIP services available.● Microsoft account and facebook logins available● Free unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls● Video callingCons● Limited group collaboration abilities● Unable to edit documents● No group video calling with free account● Contains advertisements
Collaboration tool 2Facebook
Pros● Everyone can decide who to share with● A place to share thoughts, causes and ideas ● File sharing through chat● Most people already have an account● Group push notificationsCons● Privacy issues● Time consuming ● No Google Drive or Dropbox integration● No storage space
Collaboration tool 3 Vyew
Pros● Up to 10 real participants ● Contains polling features to allow group member to vote on project issues.● Desktop sharing● Free telephone conferencingCons● Contains advertisements● No Mobile Version● Design is dated, site feels old and lacking support
Collaboration tool 4Teambox
Pros● Up to 5 projects● Up to 5GB storage● Google Drive Integration● Available on mobile
Cons● Only supports up to 5 users● No group chat● No dropbox or box integration
Collaboration tool 5Google Drive
Pros● 15 GB free storage available● Share and edit documents● Connect with others with chat● Available on mobile● 10 GB file size limit
Cons● Communication between team members can be difficult● Anonymous editing makes it difficult to know who did what● Provides basic, minimal features for document editing
Our “winner”The collaboration tool we will use
Google DriveGoogle Drive is free, easy to use, and feature rich. Sharing and editing documents between team members is organized and in one secure place. Revision history allows teams to recover any lost work and provides information on who edited or added to a document.
References and sources
http://voip-service-review.toptenreviews.com/skype-review.html
http://www.puresight.com/Useful-tools/the-pros-and-cons-of-facebook.html
http://teambox.com/platform/features/
http://www.google.com/drive/features.html
http://www.skype.com/en/features/
http://vyew.com/site/product/comparison/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/google-drive-hands-on/