Function

Function Description

Services

By working through the configuration for making services available, you determine which collaboration services are available to the portal users. You can make collaboration services available as follows:

·        In the Collaboration menu of the Collaboration Launch Pad (CLP) and the room member list

·        On the user interface of the User Details iView

·        In the context menu for the users or user groups displayed

Virtual Rooms

A room is a virtual working environment in the portal. In a room, the members of a team or project group can collaborate and access shared applications and information.

As the administrator, you configure the templates for rooms and manage existing rooms.

Groupware Integration

The Groupware framework provides the technical prerequisites for integrating third-party groupware applications for e-mail and scheduling. This allows you to integrate the groupware used in your company, for example, Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Domino, in the portal.

Asynchronous Functions

Asynchronous functions allow asynchronous cooperation with other users. You can use discussions and manage tasks, attachments to tasks, and documents.

Users can also use Knowledge Management functions such as discussion groups, feedback, ratings, and comments for asynchronous collaboration.

Integration of Services For Synchronous Collaboration

The Synchronous Collaboration Framework (SCF) provides the technical prerequisites for the integration of synchronous collaboration services, for example, WebEx online sessions.

Services for Real-Time Collaboration

SAP delivers Real-Time Collaboration as a standard service for real-time collaboration. This service allows interactive online sessions (application sharing) and instant messaging (instant messaging).