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GroupVille - Web-based Groupware (available as Software or Hardware Bundles)
GroupVille 2 is a web-based Groupware environment for remote collaboration.
GroupVille can be extended with Content Management and Document Management as well as other server-side enhancements and stores content in a SQL-compliant database.
Users only need a web browser (HTML) on a desktop or mobile client (smartphone, PDA devices with browers) to access the GroupVille server software. The server-side application works on any Java server platform.
GroupVille is a user-friendly and cost-effective groupware environment featuring task management, shared calendars, news, memos, Wiki, bookmarks as well as contact management and messaging (Webmail and SMS) and Document Management options.
GroupVille 2.0 was released in Switzerland in Q2 2003.
GroupVille 2.1 was released in August 2005 and adds new import/export features as well as many other enhancements in all areas.
GroupVille 2.2 - the current major releases of GroupVille - includes server deployment on Tomcat on Java servers and the updated version of the new Document Management features (using the popular WebDAV standard).
GroupVille 2.5 will include additions to GV Lex ("Butler " addition) and updated Project Management features.
For detailed information on features, pricing and worldwide availability, please visit the GroupVille website.
You can directly order GroupVille from that page and download/test a free version for up to 3 users. Licenses and Support range from USD 249 to USD 9990.
Major GroupVille projects and extensions by Sendai Systems include:
- 'GV Bonsai'
These additions enable GroupVille to import/export data with Java-based Content Management Systems (CMS)
- 'GV Wiking'
This addition adds project management features using recent collaboration paradigms.
- 'GV Lex'
This "butler" addition allows for faster information access on native clients and mobile devices.
In addition, several additions from third parties are available. Please see the GroupVille website for details.
Technology used: WebObjects for Java
LaPlanet - Web Community & Blog System
LaPlanet v2 is a web-based community software for desktop and mobile clients.
The first version of LaPlanet (1999) had a 3D interface where people could build community houses on planet systems. It was never released due to bandwith and marketing concerns (dependence on online ads).
LaPlanet v2 is a simplified version, can run decentralized on customer servers and has a more traditional HTML interface. LaPlanet is done in cooperation/programmed by Classiccom based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
LaPlanet allows groups of people ('tribes') sharing common interests to exchange and share ideas and over the Internet and publish personal and group blogs.
Technology used: .NET
Sendai Studios
Zippangu - Positive Entertainment
Project Zippangu mixes the real and virtual worlds, providing entertainment and humanitarian values...a project in the best Swiss tradition.
Zippangu was launched in May 2006 with updates throughout the summer.
Zippangu will feature the first "tangible" products ever produced by Sendai.
Technology used: Sphere Design and Magic :)
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