Within each online community forum is a rich set of integrated tools for group communication.

Below is a brief outline of the core tools available in our online community services:

File Sharing - Enables members to securely share any type of computer file. Word documents, Adobe Acrobat PDF files etc. Folders can be set to restrict upload or download of files if desired.

Calendar - Communities can store time-sensitive information including meetings and project milestones in the community calendars. The Calendar tool supports recurring entries and support for international time zones and more.

Announcements - The announcement board is ideal for encouraging participation, posting news, or drawing attention to new content.

Discussions - Threaded discussion boards remove the need for high-volume e-mail and provides an automated way to centralize conversations and decisions for future reference. A centralized discussion archive contributes greatly to an organization's ability to manage collective knowledge and experiences. Individual Topics can be subscribed to by members wishing to receive near real-time updates by e-mail.

Online Presence Indicator - While at a forum site, an online presence indicator shows how many users are online. Buddy lists are not required as members that share a common community are automatically displayed to one another in real-time.