25个最佳企业软件和网络服务(2)-English

 Project Management

Basecamp

Build complicated project timelines, to-do lists, and message boards,and share files among your team members-all via one simple-to-use Webtool. Basecamp can keep all your workers on task while letting everyoneelse know what other team members are up to. It can even track projecttime on a per-member basis, for creating detailed billing and reportswhen the job is done. ($24 to $149 per month, depending on number of projects managed)


Remote Access/Syncing

LogMeIn

If all you need is occasional access to a single PC that isn't withinwalking distance, you can get by with this simple remote-access tool.LogMeIn lets you quickly connect to your office computer to grab a fileor check an application you don't have on your laptop, all via anycomputer with a Web browser. (free to $20 per month)

Syncplicity

If you regularly use more than one computer, keeping track of whichmachine has which version of which report can get a little confusing.The solution: Synchronize the PCsso you can ensure they're all up-to-the-minute, while protectingyourself in the event you made different changes to the same file onmore than one PC. Unlike most traditional sync software, Syncplicityworks over the Web, so you can sync from anywhere. (free for 2GB limit, to $10 per month for 40GB limit)


Security Suite

Avira AntiVir

Yes, you need to protect your business with a solid antivirus package,but big-name, enterprise-level protection can be really expensive. Atits most basic, Avira offers security for individual PCs for free (ifyou're willing to deal with one ad pop-up per day); but if you needprotection for file and mail servers or other central services, Aviracan provide such tools as well, for a generally reasonable price. (pricing varies by protection level)






Social Networking

LinkedIn

When it comes to finding employees, contractors, service providers, andeven outsourcing partners, LinkedIn has proven to be an invaluable toolfor many businesses. But the real beauty of LinkedIn is something thatbecomes apparent only with use and time: As you expand yournetwork--recommending other businesses, and otherwiseparticipating--you may find that other LinkedIn users are recommendingyour business, as well. In addition, a Q&A system lets you ask forgeneral advice on all matters business. (free, up to $50 per month for premium services)


Task Manager

Chandler

Post-it notes and day planners are so 1988. Get your schedule,brainstorming notes, to-do lists, and just about anything else you havetacked up around your office into one place--your PC, that is--withChandler. This free, open-source application gives you deep controlover your day while still being easy enough to use that you'll neverhave to crack the manual. (free)







VoIP

Skype for Business

Spend megabucks on your own PBX (private branch exchange), or spendnothing for a voice-over-IP setup like Skype for Business? If you're ona shoestring, the answer is clear. Sure, Skype can't easily handlethings if, say, you want to run a tech support call center out of yourbasement. But for modest calling needs-especially if you place a lot ofinternational calls-Skype is a solid and hugely affordable choice. (free software; subscription up to $9.95 per month for unlimited international plans)


VPN

LogMeIn Hamachi

There's no need to set up complicated VPN (virtual private network)servers to give remote users secure access to the corporate network:Hamachi (which recently became part of LogMeIn) does the job withmanaged peer-to-peer technology, so no centralized VPN server isnecessary. It's easy to set up, easy on the budget, and yoursubscription gets you LogMeIn's remote desktop system, too. ($5 per month)

 

From: http://www.pcworld.ca//news/column/b870190ac0a8000601e2d159d586f05f/pg1.htm