Groupware is a software that helps people work together more productively by allowing a workgroup to share information and knowledge more efficiently. Groupware helps realize business done only by whiteboard, printed documents or e-mail exchange such as schedule management, file sharing, communication and information exchange. Using groupware, data can also be centeredly managed.
Cybozu has been developing Garoon 2, an enterprise groupware which pursues scability and convenience for large-scale companies with 930,000 users. Garoon 2 has been developed into a strong information sharing platform. Its strong points are package system, and durable framework. Moreover, using API many information sources can be integrated into Garoon 2 flexibly, making it a larger product. Portal feature is a place to locate useful applications and helps to speed up information sharing.
Basic applications
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All information is aggregated here. You kick off a new day's work from here |
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You can organize links from other Web pages in a neater way by Links |
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From individual to teamwork, time management can be performed flexibly. Moreover, you can choose attendees and reserve facilities at the same time in just one screen |
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Rescue business people from the flood of mails starting with "Re:" . Message can be used as a closed conference room for information sharing and discussion. |
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The time when important notices were printed and passed around the company ended when you use this bulletin function. Also, using bulletin, administration time can be reduced only by specifying posting period. |
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Just one look, you know file's update history by version management. You are always kept up to date with the lastest file in your company thanks to notification each time a file is updated |
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Not only you can write some memo, now you can also attach files with it. It is really the best electronic substitute for traditional notes. |
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Convey important information to that person quickly, will you? In that case, phone message can help you. You can also speed up customer support by transferring it to a mobile phone. |
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Your daily time sheet can be kept in track by just one click. |
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Visualize your must-do tasks by listing them up in "ToDo list" . It helps prevent missing out any business tasks |
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Address book for individuals, for departments.Not only phone numbers and e-mail address, you can also add maps and company's information if needed |
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Feel free to use your Web mail without considering platforms. You know mail's status by just one look, and you can use many accounts too. |
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This list displays notifications from involving information sources |
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A must-see page for business people. A good friend with many useful information. |
