X-Collaboration and Microsoft Unveil Integrated Collaboration Solution for Project Management

Strategic Insights -

X-Collaboration, a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) collaboration services, has joined forces with Microsoft Corporation to deliver a seamless "Webworking" experience through the integration of their X-Community service with Microsoft Project 2000. This collaboration will significantly enhance the ability of Microsoft Project users to integrate B2B services with collaboration via the Web, facilitating project execution across globally dispersed teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • X-Collaboration's X-Community service is now integrated with Microsoft Project 2000 and Microsoft Project Central, enabling users to collect information, view project status, delegate tasks, and share information from anywhere in the world.
  • The integration combines the extranet capabilities of X-Community with the comprehensive project management capabilities of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Central, allowing companies to use the Web to gather knowledge and coordinate geographically dispersed teams.
  • Business professionals will benefit from a unique and collaborative approach to managing project workflow, with critical information available to everyone in the organization and streamlined communication reducing the time necessary to perform project tasks.
  • X-Community supports a range of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Project 2000, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Windows-based applications and e-mail packages.
  • Pricing for X-Community is based on the number of users who can access the Business Center, with discounts available for annual purchases.
  • X-Community offers several membership options, including free individual memberships with 25 megabytes of disk space and access to a free 30-day Business Center trial.

Statistics:

  • Five million users will benefit from the integration of X-Community with Microsoft Project 2000.
  • X-Collaboration's Business Centers provide 100 megabytes of storage for $100 per month, with additional storage costing $50 per month per 100 megabytes.
  • Companies implementing X-Community can achieve a 10% discount on the total price by purchasing the service for a year upfront.
  • X-Collaboration is a privately held, venture capital funded company founded in 1997.

Sources:

  • Business/Technology Editors COMDEX Spring 2000 CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2000
  • X-Collaboration Software Corporation press release.