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With increasing numbers of people choosing <\/span>remote or hybrid working<\/span><\/a>, how we work has never been more important. In a traditional working environment, collaboration was a relatively simple process – organising quick meetings or visiting a colleague\u2019s desk. However, with everyone working from a range of different locations, it\u2019s time to look at new collaborative working methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, technology comes to the rescue. Many people automatically think of videoconferencing, phone calls or instant-messaging tools as collaborative software, representing one aspect. However, there are far more options available to meet even the most specialised needs of modern businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what exactly is collaboration software<\/a>? What benefits can it offer, and what features should you look for when considering buying a solution? We\u2019ll answer these questions and more and look at the ten best collaborative software solutions currently available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Collaboration Software?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Collaboration apps aren\u2019t new – and they\u2019re not exclusively for use by remote workers and teams (though it offers major advantages in that respect). The most simple description of collaboration software is <\/span>a software collaboration platform or package that allows online collaborations for multiple users (no matter their location)<\/span><\/i>. This collaboration may take place using your company intranet or online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned, many people think of online team collaboration tools as being limited to messaging apps, VoIP<\/a>, email services, or file share solutions. However, it now includes a wide range of project management tools<\/a> and platforms where teams can work on entire projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your team connected and collaborating from anywhere<\/span>Find out how<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What we have today is an entire catalogue of solutions that allows your team members and other involved personnel to add to and keep track of any work project, whether they are in the same physical location or scattered across the globe. Many of these apps also allow you access from different devices or browsers and offer wide-ranging functionality and scalability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some solutions may require downloads, while others are cloud-based (SaaS or software as a service) or accessed in a browser. Are web-based while others (SaaS) may be cloud-based?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Collaboration Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When considering any new type of software (or any technology), the first thing you want to think about as an online collaboration tool is the <\/span>benefits it will bring to your organisation<\/span><\/a>. Luckily, there are many!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Communications\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is the most obvious benefit. Good communication tools are crucial, especially when your workforce is working remotely or if different aspects of a project are being managed in different locations. Even within a single location, it is not always possible to get all the team in one place at one time for a brainstorming session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Good collaboration platforms allow for communication and your team members to share documents, videos, and any sort of file. For example, your engineering and design departments will want to work closely together to ensure that any finished product meets all the agreed specifications. Collaboration solutions mean that they can work towards that goal together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Project Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Project management<\/span><\/a> can be complex, especially if you are overseeing multiple ongoing projects. An efficient collaboration app can help you avoid confusion and focus on any crucial tasks. In addition, it can help you separate and keep track of the four main aspects of project management:<\/span><\/p>\n