No doubt Google leads the way when it comes to porting applications to the web thereby making the applications not just free but available for everyone to use from almost anywhere. From Google Docs to Gmail, Google provides you with enough tools to make your online presence more prominent & useful.However, Google is not the only one with such an ambition. In fact, there is a whole collection of other options, applications, tools available online which can be put in use in everyday life and could eventually become a part of your work culture itself.
Let’s quickly explore in brief some of such online applications –
- Zoho Apps: Zoho is a suite of productivity, collaboration business apps which can be accessed online. To start with, the suite includes –
- Mail: Web-based Email Service
- Writer: Online Word Processor
- Sheet: Spreadsheets
- Show: Online Presentation
- Docs: Online Document Management
- Notebook: Online Note Taker
- Wiki: Online Collaboration Wiki Site
- Share: Centralized Public Repository
- Planner: Online Organizer
- Chat: Make Group Decisions Faster
- Aviary: Aviary.com presents a host of image editing, vector creation & editing, audio editing tools online and all you need is Flash player equipped browser to start with. Hop on, register for free and take the plunge.
- Gliffy: Again, a very good showcase for Flash technology & its powerful engine. Gliffy is basically a very focused tool allowing the users to easily create professional quality diagrams, flowcharts, drawings, etc. MS Visio is what one would usually use but when you are in dire need of a diagramming tool and unfortunately you are not carrying your necessities (I meant your loaded laptop) then try Gliffy. And I am sure you would be not only surprised to find it quite intuitive to work with but also find it easier to transition from Visio to Gliffy & vice-versa almost effortlessly.
