Web office

A web office is a set of applications hosted on a server that enable users to create, edit and share information. The data resides on a web server, and is a move towards cloud computing.

It is a derivative of the Desktop Office Suite, but has more collaboration capabilities due to its Web nature.

Features

A Web Office should include a broad set of the following applications.

Document creation and edition applications

• Word processor
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation Program
• Flowchart
• Raster image processor

Web Publishing Applications

• CMS
• Portal
• Wiki
• Blog
• Forums

Collaborative Applications

• Email
• Instant Messaging (VoIP)
• Shared Calendar

Management Applications

A broader solution of a Web Office could include:

• Data management
• Project management
• CRM
• ERP
• Accounting

Systems with this ample set of functions could be called EIS systems, instead of a Web Office.

OpenSource Web Office solutions

Examples of OpenSource Web Office solutions (or partial solutions) are:

• OpenGoo
• Zimbra

Commercial Web Office solutions

Examples of commercial Web Office solutions are:

• Central Desktop
• gOFFICE
• Google Apps
• Hyperoffice
• Microsoft Office Live
• Peepel
• ShareOffice
• ThinkFree
• WebEx WebOffice
• WorkSmart.net
• Zoho

See also

• WebOS
• Comparison of office suites
• Secure Virtual Office

External Links

• Web Office White Paper at innovation Creators
• ICT Hub Knowledgebase
• One of the first articles covering the Web Office: The Web-based Office will have its day
• Web Office feature on readwriteweb.com