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Google to Pursue Wave as a Complete Open-Source Collaboration Application

September 3, 2010 — A month after announcing it is discontinuing to develop the Google Wave as a standalone product, Google has announced plans to expand the existing Wave server and web client into a more complete application or “Wave in a Box,” available to anyone wanting to host it.

Microsoft Wins 18,000-Seat Communications Contract with University of Arizona

May 27, 2010 — Laying the groundwork for a new cloud-computing approach to higher education IT, the University of Arizona has chosen the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite to provide 18,000 faculty and staff members with next-generation communications tools to greatly enhance collaboration on the campus.

Microsoft Re-tools Hotmail, Improving User Experience, Security and Collaboration

May 19, 2010 — With more than 360 million active accounts, Windows Live Hotmail is one of the world’s largest email providers. Following suit with its efforts surrounding its Windows 7 and Office 2010 initiatives, Microsoft is giving Hotmail a shot in the arm with the introduction of new features that promise users an efficient and clutter-free inbox that is secure when accessed through a browser or a desktop, on a mobile phone.

Web Hosts Prepare for Release of Hosted SharePoint 2010

April 13, 2010 — With the anticipated launch date for hosted SharePoint 2010 approaching, a number of hosts are eager to introduce offerings based on Microsoft’s business collaboration platform.

Cloud Collaboration Suite HyperOffice Expands Global Marketing Channels in EMEA

April 6, 2010 — In an effort to providing its office solutions to organizations, partners and suppliers worldwide, HyperOffice has expanded the global marketing channels for the the latest version of its cloud-computing collaboration and communication suite to users in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Skytap Cloud Environment Features Added Collaboration For Developers

November 29, 2009 — Developers have had to keep up with many new technologies and developments as cloud computing and a Software-as-a-Service delivery model has taken off over the past few years. To make their job easier, cloud-based virtual lab Skytap provides an entirely self-service provisioning of complex IT environments without any architectural changes — and it now features collaboration capabilities that let individuals from around the world work more closely on projects.

TurnKey Internet Acquires Web Conferencing Provider Voxwire

August 19, 2009 — Representing its first foray into the web conferencing marketplace, web hosting provider TurnKey Internet has acquired Ohio-based Voxwire Systems, which offers cross-platform, browser-based web conferencing.

Microsoft Launches Go-To-Market Program for Hosts

July 15, 2009 — Microsoft has announced the global availability of Microsoft Communication Services, a partner program to help hosting providers and their resellers sell hosted unified communications to small and medium-sized businesses.

Office 2010 Will Allow For Private Hosting

July 14, 2009 — Promising collaboration and a consistent experience between PC desktops, smartphones and browsers, Microsoft has announced that its latest Office suite will let companies run a web-based version on their own servers, giving them more control of their information, alleviating some of the security concerns that keep enterprises from moving to the cloud.

Open-Xchange Expands Apple Support

May 14, 2009 — Open-source groupware provider Open-Xchange has unveiled two new software extensions that let native Mac applications be used with Open-Xchange and the iPhone to access Open-Xchange groupware.