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Colligo enables mobile workgroups to collaborate through a simple process of Discover, Connect and Interact. Colligo's "Instant Networking" software allows WiFi-enabled notebooks, TabletPCs and PDAs to create "server free", peer-to-peer (ad hoc) networks with a single button click.

Users can then share data and interact with each other using common or corporate applications in a secure and reliable environment, regardless of whether they have access to the Internet or corporate servers.

Colligo's products increase the productivity of mobile workers by enabling them to act on information when and where it is created. Gone are frustrating data-sharing and communication methods, such as floppy disk, USB key swapping or slow infrared connections. Workgroups can now confidently "Colligo" each other with enterprise grade security anywhere.


"To a programmer it's amazing. To think you don't need a server to replicate with another user just seems . surprising."

- Tony Havranek,
Manager of AWP, Crowe Chizek LLP

"Novel concept - about time someone did this"

- Malcolm Macleod,
IBM Certified Advanced Professional

"The most important thing is the efficiency of always having real-time information."

- Michael Calyniuk,Partner,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Product Benefits

  • Collaborate Anywhere - Colligo helps people create an instant, unwired, connected workgroup of colleagues, customers, partners and/or friends anywhere they may choose to get together. It works without the need for a wireless access point so there is no need to worry about signal strength or the need for wires. In addition, the Colligo instant network securely connects users with different domains and security policies.

  • Fast - User-friendly, single-click functionality gets users up and running quickly with a minimum of training. Workers can move from a connected infrastructure to ad hoc mode within the Colligo software, working seamlessly in wired and wireless environments.

  • Extends Existing Applications - Colligo's products let people work together the way they want to by enabling common applications over the instant network. An optional Software Development Kit (SDK) permits the development of connectors to new applications.

  • Secure -The patent-pending discovery and authentication processes ensure the users work in a secure and private workgroup environment. Additionally, it ensures that users confidently know with whom they are sharing their data and information.

  • Reduces Support Costs - Reduced dependency on remote access connections and servers in the field has proven to lower the cost of supporting mobile teams.

  • Lightweight - IP-based architecture allows Colligo to operate on several hardware platforms, as well as wired and wireless networking technologies.

  • Hardware Agnostic - With the choice of any laptop and WiFi hardware, the user does not have to compromise on choice or cost. Users just need to add Colligo to their existing PC/PDA WiFi enabled hardware. Windows PC Desktop, Notebook, Tablet PC, and PPC PDAs all interoperate -- they all "instant network" with each other.


COLLIGO WORKGROUP EDITION SUPPORTS WINDOWS 98SE, 2000, XP®, XP TABLET® AND POCKETPC® PLATFORMS WITH THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
Feature

Workgroup Edition

Discover

"One Click" Colligo Instant Network with Configurable WiFi Security

Yes

Automatic Discovery of People and Resources

Yes

Connect

Connect to Users Simultaneously

Up to 50

Works Over Corporate VPN

Yes

Authentication

P2P

Encryption

168Bit 3DES SSL

Interact

Instant Messaging & File Transfer

Yes

Chat & Whiteboard

Yes

Printer, Folder, Internet & Web Sharing

Yes

Outlook® & Netmeeting® Support

Yes

Optional Connector for Lotus Notes®

Yes

Supports

ProSystem fx Engagement®

Yes

Lotus Notes® Engagement Software

Via Notes Plug-in

GoSystem® Audit Engagement

Via Shared Folder

CaseWare® Working Papers

Via Shared Folder



Colligo is a trademark of Colligo Networks, Inc. All other corporate names and / or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Colligo Networks, Inc. is the leading provider of "instant networking" software, the fastest and simplest way for nomadic workers to network and interact with each other on the go, anytime, anywhere and with anyone. Through a process of "Discover, Connect and Interact", Colligo's patent-pending technology brings core mobility solutions to groups that need to interact when in connected, nomadic disconnected (server free) and intermittent modes. Colligo's solutions are being deployed by businesses and OEM customers in North America, Europe and Asia.