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Technology Used In
Virtual Teams
By: Team Hilton
Why Is Technology Important in Virtual
Teams?
• Virtual Teams need technology in order to communicate with one another in
long distance business circumstances.
• Technology enables virtual teams from different walks of life and time zones
to work together and share ideas and concepts.
• Virtual Teams use technology anytime and anywhere at their own
convenience to conduct business transactions.
List of Virtual Team Technology Tools
• Document Storage/ File Sharing Tools
• Meeting Tools
• Video & Audio Conferencing Tools
• Collaboration Tools
Document Storage/ File Sharing Tools
• Drop Box- Drop Box allows for teams to put their documents in Dropbox
and get to it from your computers, phones, or tablets. Team members can
edit documents, automatically add documents, and access presentations from
any device that has Drop Box installed.
Meeting Tools
• GoToMeeting- GoToMeeting allows for virtual teams to video conference
anywhere and at anytime. This application is cost effective and offers a
simple and powerful way for people in long distant locations to collaborate.
Meeting Tools
• WebEx- Created by Cisco, WebEx allows teammates to meet online, hold
events and webinars, and teach or train other individuals. The person holding
the meeting can also present documents and offer services such as tech
support to others.
Video & Audio Conferencing Tools
• Skype- A telecommunication tool that virtual teams can use to video chat.
Users can also send instant messages and exchange file and images as well.
This application is nearly compatible with all computers, tablets, and mobile
devices.
Collaboration Tools
• Blackboard Collaborate- This program is an online comprehensive learning
tool. Blackboard Collaborate delivers an effective learning experience for all
age ranges of students through a mobile learning online collaboration
environment. It also can assist professional, corporate, and government
organizations worldwide.
References
• The Couch Manager. (2013, May). The Ultimate List of Virtual Team
Technology Tools. Retrieved from
http://www.thecouchmanager.com/2013/05/21/the-ultimate-list-of-virtual-
team-technology-tools/