Huddle.net, the online collaboration, project management and document sharing service has introduced new features to help organisations work better together. Online document editing and iCAL integration are now available to all Huddle users - as well as the ability to access Huddle from within Facebook.
 
Using social networking principles, Huddle.net has built an online service that allows users to create a network of collaborative team spaces within minutes. It is a secure, easy to use and low-cost application for individuals and teams within SMEs, enterprise and government.
 
Companies including MasterCard, John Lewis, Boots, UNICEF and Department of Culture, Media and Sport as well as local councils, PR agencies and law firms are already using Huddle to increase their teams’ productivity.
 
Huddle.net is the first UK collaboration firm to bring out free online editing as a part of its service. Users can now edit Word (.doc) and Excel (.xls) files online using embedded office tools, store them online, share and track their versions and approvals. iCal feature will allow users to subscribe to Huddle tasks in their Outlook, Google or other calendar through the new iCal feed.
 
Huddle recently added its service as an application on Facebook. With Huddle, Facebook users can manage projects, teams and relationships, as well as share ideas and files in a secure, social network environment.
 
Jon Mason, Executive Development Officer, Care for the Family, a charity that uses Huddle commented on recent developments: “Managers need to look beyond the trivial side of social networking; it’s not all ‘poking’ and ‘tossing sheep’. The research already shows that organisations which create an environment in which fast and fluid internal as well as external collaboration and networking are the norm tend to be those which succeed in today’s marketplaces.”
 
Huddle.net offers web-based packages starting at £10 per month, as well as SME and enterprise packages that include training, support, account management, enhanced security and branding opportunities.
 
Alastair Mitchell, co-founder and CEO, Huddle.net said: “Consider this: the MySpace generation is about to enter employment and the way they manage their social lives online is completely different to how the current generation work - even those that grew up with email. Social networking is how they play. They will demand similar tools when they start their first jobs.”  
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