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Twiddla takes home SXSW award despite sluggish performance
Collaborative whiteboarding applications can be handy tools for small groups looking to do some brainstorming despite geographical displacement. Meet Twiddla, a free tool that lets you mark up media and live Web sites, or simply organize ideas together on a virtual whiteboard. It also tacks on live communication with text chat and free VoIP conference calling that doesn't require additional plug-ins or software.
The application won an award for technical achievement at last night's SXSW Interactive Web Awards. While technologically fantastic, in my testing I ran up against some noticeable speed and local resource problems. At times I found the application to be nearly unusable despite its simple interface and snappy menus. At other times it was incredibly responsive.
In any case, Twiddla's packing a lot of features that might attract users of premium paid collaborative services such as ConceptShare and Octopz who are seeking a very simple way to get feedback on Web design or photography. It could also easily replace WebEx for a large number of people who use the tool simply for its text chat and shared work space.
One of Twiddla's killer applications is the built-in screenshot tool. It will snap the current iteration of the whiteboard and save it into both your saved media folder and the meeting's history archive. For photo or Web design consulting, this gives you the option of coming back to a work space and editing content asynchronously.
I'm holding off on giving Twiddla a thumbs up for the time being. It simply didn't perform as well as I think it should to make me ditch some of the alternatives. However, I'm happy to see some little guys come up and show WebEx and others like the recently Google-acquired Marratech what can be done on the user interface side to make these tools simple and attractive.
Read Web pages at the same time with others, and make live markups to a site on the fly. You can also chat live with others either via text or VoIP conference calling.
(Credit: CNET Networks)
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Web collaboration leader WebEx, today launched a new iPhone compatible version of WebEx PCNow, the only on-demand remote access service for both desktops and wireless devices. PCNow gives iPhone users the ability to access their desktop PC files, and Microsoft Outlook corporate email, contacts and appointments from their wireless device. iPhone users can register for a free 30-day trial at http://pcnow.webex.com
"This latest version of WebEx PCNow gives iPhone users the ability to wirelessly access their desktop PC from anywhere, at any time," said Jack Chawla, senior director of product management, WebEx. "We're delighted to be able to utilize the innovations in iPhone to enable seamless access to desktop files, email and tools 24/7."
WebEx PCNow is the first remote access solution to support both PC-to-PC and phone-to-PC access. Through a partnership with mobile technology provider SoonR, it enables iPhone users the ability to access their desktop for search, Microsoft Outlook contacts, calendar, email and multiple types of documents. Content is optimized for viewing and designed to deliver the same experience as working on the desktop computer. There is no software to download; users simply navigate iPhone's Safari web browser to access their desktop.
WebEx PCNow includes the following mobile access capabilities:
-- Mobile File Access - Access and view files, photos, and documents
stored on your remote computer from any mobile phone. Quickly email or
share documents and pictures on the go. View slideshows and share
comments with other users.
-- Mobile Desktop Search - Use popular desktop search tools such as
Google, and Windows to quickly find documents, emails, images and
contacts stored on the desktop PC. Easily forward files from search
results to colleagues and friends.
-- Mobile Skype VoIP - Use SkypeOut to call contacts even on mobile
devices that are not supported by the Skype mobile client.
-- Mobile Outlook Integration - Read, reply, forward or delete emails and
have your changes automatically updated on the Outlook on your
computer. Create emails or appointments, and access contacts.
Pricing and Availability
Later this year, WebEx PCNow will offer native support for Mac OS X desktops. For more information or to sign up for a free 30-day trial, visit, http://pcnow.webex.com
About WebEx
With 2.3 million registered users, WebEx, now part of Cisco , is the global leader in on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. These applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient web-touch interactions. As an on-demand provider, WebEx is able to facilitate both internal and external collaboration. WebEx delivers its range of applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a global network specifically designed for the secure delivery of on-demand applications. WebEx applications support multipoint video conferencing, web conferencing, telework and application remote access. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit http://www.webex.com for more information.
About Cisco
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to newsroom.cisco.com.
WebEx and MediaTone are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/AQW07329082007-1.htm
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