Friday, July 26, 2013

Week 3 Part 2 Task 8: Cloud Computing Applications

1. Dropbox is a file hosting service operated by Dropbox, Inc., that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and client software. Dropbox allows users to create a special folder on each of their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder (with the same contents) regardless of which computer is used to view it. Files placed in this folder also are accessible through a website and mobile phone applications. [1]

2. Google calendar is a free time-management web application offered by Google. Users are required to have a Google Account in order to use the software. The app allows users to view, add, and drag-and-drop events from one date to another without reloading the page. Events are stored online so the calendar can be viewed from any location that has Internet access. [2]

3. Google docs s a freeware web-based office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. Documents, spreadsheets, presentations can be created with Google Docs, imported through the web interface, or sent via email. Documents can be saved to a user's local computer Documents are automatically saved to Google's servers to prevent data loss, and a revision history is automatically kept so past edits may be viewed. Google Docs serves as a collaborative tool for editing documents in real time. Documents can be shared, opened, and edited by multiple users simultaneously. [3]

4. Mint is a free web-based personal financial management service. Mint's primary service allows users to track bank, credit card, investment, and loan transactions and balances through a single user interface as well make budgets and goals. [4] Mint does all the work of organizing and categorizing your spending for you. See where every dime goes and make money decisions you feel good about.

5. Sage One is a cloud-based business services solution aimed at micro businesses and small business. Sage One provides these businesses a platform that offers invoicing, project tracking, expense management, and more. [5]

6. Toggl is an easy and simplistic way to track your time while completing projects that can be assigned as billable to clients after upgrading. Users can immediately begin tracking time spent on projects upon signing up with Toggl. It is a simple and easy to use tracking system allowing you to enter the exact project you are working on and hitting the "Start" button to begin. When you are finished, simply click the "Stop" button to record your time. [6]

7. Xero is an online accounting software product for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as for personal finance. The product is sold by subscription requiring the payment of a monthly fee. The key features of Xero include automatic bank account feeds, invoicing, accounts payable, expense claims, fixed asset depreciation, and standard business and management reporting. [7]

8. Zendesk delivers the leading cloud-based customer service software. It provides an integrated on-demand helpdesk - customer support portal solution. [8]


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