A while back, I was using Sharepoint 2007 to create some custom forms for data collection. Basically we wanted to capture customer feedback on a proposed design. We had a series of meetings and workshops with users, then after the meetings, I sent out a form to all attendees. I know what you are probably [...]
Tag Archives: Web Software
Basecamp.com 50%-off Discount Coupon Code
January 5, 2010 – 8:14 pm
I just received an email from Jason Fried of 37-Signals (Basecamp, Highrise, and other popular web-based applications) announcing a temporary 50-off coupon code that expires on January 15, 2010. Here is a quote:
New Year’s Special: 50% off a new account or an upgrade!
Sign up for a new account, or upgrade your existing Basecamp, Highrise, Backpack, [...]
Qtask – Online Collaboration Platform Designed for Accountability
October 27, 2009 – 2:35 pm
Qtask, the online collaboration platform with the motto “Share Collaborate Achieve“, just sent me a press release today announcing 4 new features, including:
1. Synchronize your Qtask Calendars with Outlook 2007.
2. Upload and download your files directly to/from Qtask by simple drag and drop via WebDAV. (You can now read them from your iPhone or BB!).
3. [...]
When does Software as a Service (SaaS) Makes Sense
October 7, 2009 – 8:08 pm
I have received several questions from clients and readers lately, mainly around the theme of when Software as a Service (SaaS) applications are cost effective and a good idea for an organization, and when they are not. If you are wondering what SaaS is, in the simplest form it involves paying a monthly or yearly [...]
USA Today article praises Online Collaboration Software
September 11, 2009 – 12:35 pm
Yesterday, an article in USA today discussed the benefits of using software as a service for small and medium size businesses. Previously, most hosted applications have been used by large companies for CRM applications, like Salesforce.com. Now, some new startups, as well as companies in business for years, are seeing new growth as small and medium [...]
Microsoft Sharepoint Workflow
September 7, 2009 – 9:14 am
(This article is part of a series on Workplace efficiency tools and software)
What is Sharepoint Workflow? Or how about what is Document Workflow? I have received many questions on this topic, and I think it is worth exploring. Before we talk about Sharepoint Workflow specifics, lets review the concept of Document Workflow in general.
Document Workflow [...]
Sharepoint Collaboration vs Central Desktop
September 1, 2009 – 10:17 pm
It may sound obvious, but group collaboration is hard work. On every project I have been involved with, the method by which the team collaborated was different. I am not talking about team dynamics or organizational behaviour, although those are very important subjects. I really mean such seemingly simple things such as sharing documents, reviewing [...]
Project Management Process Standardization
May 17, 2009 – 6:44 pm
I have seen first hand how good standards can greatly enhance project delivery across an organization, where lack of standards leaves gaps, questions, and uncertainty. This uncertainty at best allows strong managers to deliver successfully, while weak managers struggle, and which at worst derails the efforts of strong project managers to delivery successfully.
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