SFSU- ISYS-363- Ciomeck

1. SFSU- ISYS 363
Fall 2013- Section 1- RAMS

2. Intro
• As a team we looked at different “tools” to use
for group collaboration
• The categories we researched included: file-
sharing, conferencing, SMS, and collaboration
portals
• Our requirements were that all “tools” be
multi platform based and need to be free/
open source software

3. Intro
• Specifically we looked for multi-platform and
easily accessible software
• The software with higher security and lower
cost

4. Tool 1-Skydrive
• Pros
• 1)It is a great way to keep all your files an photos safe.
• 2)It can smoothly links in Microsoft Office and Office
Web applications.
• 3)Users can remotely access files stored on their PC
from anywhere using a feature.
• Cons
• 1)It lacks of sophisticated admin tools.
• 2)No history file.
• 3)No offline access for mobile.

5. Tool 2- Skype
Pros
1) Send photos and videos of any size
2) Can be installed on a computer, mobile, tablet,
home phones, iPod, and play stations
3) Free
Cons
1) No back up
2) Group chat is not free
3) No way to ensure that messages have been
sent/received when intended

6. Tool 3- Google Docs
Pros
1) Online Availability
2) Works across various operating systems
3) Free to access
Cons
1) Internet limited
2) Security issue
3) Unable to load pictures in to the folders

7. Tool 4- Mobile Messaging
Pros
1) Convenience
2) No time or location limits
3) Low cost
Cons
1) Unable to make sure if people receive the
message
2) Pay attention on message all the time
3) People tend to do job late, difficult to arrange
plan

8. Tool 5- Trello
Pros
1) All platforms- Android, IPhone, windows, IOS
2) Privacy- SSL/HTTPS connection
3) Collaboration- in real time
Cons
1) No video/audio conferencing
2) No backup
3) Storage capabilities

9. Winner
We as a team feel that we will use more than
one platform to communicate and work as a
group.
Our winners are SkyDrive, Googledocs, mobile
messaging and Trello, all for different reasons
and different functions. Which will include
sharing files, messages, and any other forms of
communication needed

10. References
• www.entrepreneur.com/article/224326
• www.tezeal.com/blog/tips-ans-thricks/thorough-
review-of-microsoft-skydrive-pros-and-cons/
• www.skype.com/en/features/
• http://mobiledevices.about.com/od/marketingap
ps/
• http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2011/ma
y/
• https//trello.com