A push-type groupware system to facilitate small group collaboration

In this study, we are trying to develop a general-purpose groupware system for uniform open groups that integrate in itself all main tools necessary for collaboration and cooperation online to achieve common goals at shorter times, ensure fast information transfer and decrease the amount of necessary administration. The system consists of a number of tools that reflect actions of one member at all the nodes of the system, giving awareness for collaboration and increasing its effectiveness. In comparison with other applications that have been designed for knowledge sharing, our system pushes necessary information through the network so that no manual search and download are necessary if one of the group members possesses it. Thus the speed of training, knowledge and information sharing is accelerated and participation of the group members will be increased. By developing the system, we are trying to provide shared workspace for all main platforms as well.