Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Collaboration Tools: Vyew

The second collaboration tool that I will evaluate: Vyew

Hardware/Software Requirements & OS/Browser Compatibility:
  • No hardware or software downloads
    • If users wish to utilize web-chat features, obviously a webcam is necessary.
  • The service is cloud-based, so only an internet connection is required for users. All  browsers are compatible with Vyew.
Storage Space:
  • No size limit.
  • 300 "pages" (items) per room.

Number of Users Per Project:
  • Free account: up to 10 people/room.
  • Upgraded account: up to 80 people/room ($1/additional person 11-80).

Synchronization and Email:
  • All updates are in "real time".
  • Users can use the "screen-share" feature for up-to-the-second sharing.
  • No email feature available.
Security:
  • Only upgraded accounts have have SSL/HTTPS encryption.
    • Claims to be more secure than standard email.
    • Setting users' roles makes for more secure content.
  • More on Vyew's Security
Functionality and Services:
  • Users can upload, download, edit, annotate, share and collaborate on most file common types. 
  • IM allows for instant communication and idea-sharing.
  • White-board allows users to idea share while drawing. 
  • Chat and video conferencing bring groups together to collaborate in real time
  • Full list of product features
So, how does it stack up?

Hardware/Software/OS/Browser: A
Number of Users per Project: B
Storage Space: A
Synchronization/Email: C
Security: C

Overall: B

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