The first collaboration tool that I will evaluate: Hyperoffice.
Hardware/Software Requirements & OS/Browser Compatibility:
- No hardware or software download required.
- Users can download "Hyperdrive" which acts as an additional hard-drive for seamless and quick file uploading and downloading. Users can move entire folders at a a time using the Hyperdrive.
- Hyperoffice provides mobile usage, but users have to have a phone with an internet connection.
- The service is cloud-based, so only an internet connection is required for users. All browsers are compatible with Hyperoffice. I had great success using Chrome, which can sometimes be glitchy.
Storage Space:
- 1.25GB
- Can be increased (prices listed below)
| Capacity | Monthly Price | Annual Price* |
| 1 GB | $7.00 | $70.00 |
| 5 GB | $28.00 | $280.00 |
| 10 GB | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| 15 GB | $60.00 | $600.00 |
Number of Users Per Project:
- Hyperoffice allows for up to 5 users for their basic account (this includes the 30-day FREE trial). Additional pricing information can be found here.
Synchronization and Email:
- Hyperoffice can be automatically synced with Microsoft Outlook (both the email and calendar features).
- Hyperoffice also allows users to personalize their email domain. (Based on the business (ashley@librarian.com) or the project at hand (ashley@6080project.com)).
- Allows users to get:
- IMAP & POP3 access.
- 5GB per mailbox.
- Unlimited aliases.
Security:
- Has daily virus updates.
- 100% spam and ad free.
Functionality and Services:
- Users can upload, download, edit, annotate, share and collaborate on any file type.
- IM allows for instant communication and idea-sharing.
- Forums allow for clear streams of thought and threading.
- Chat and video conferencing bring groups together to collaborate
- Don't take my word for it...
So, how does it stack up?
Hardware/Software/OS/Browser: A
Number of Users per Project: C
Storage Space: B
Synchronization/Email: B
Security: A
Overall: B
