Collaboration With 280Slides & Slideshare

MNPS 703 - Technology Presentation

Leroy LaFleur & Matt Lee

280 Slides - Background

•- Product of the start-up company 280 North, which was founded by 3 recent USC grads.•- 2 of the 3 founders are former Microsoft employees•- Frequently compared with Apple Keynote, but entirely browser-based. •- No downloading necessary for use.

CompatibilityTo name a few......

280 Slides

Capabilities

•Runs like a desktop application, but is browser-based.•Slide decks can be converted and/or exported to PowerPoint format.•Presentations can be published to Slideshare.•Photos and videos from Flickr & YouTube can be easily embedded into slideshows.

Slideshare-Background

Based in San Francisco, CA & New Delhi, IndiaSecured venture capital funding from Venrock, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms.SlideShare is the world's largest community for sharing presentations.

CompatibilityTo name a few......

Slideshare

Capabilities•Individuals & organizations can upload and edit presentations •Search for presentations on interesting topics •Tag, download, or embed presentations into blogs & websites.•Share slideshows publicly or privately.

Collaboration…some examples

•Collaborative sharing of ideas through presentations•Build customized contact lists•Join groups to connect with Slideshare members who share your interests•Leave comments and feedback on slides

Case Study: Knowledge Management

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•Share privately with list of contacts

•Share with larger community/groups

•Give and receive feedback on presentations

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Cons and Conclusion

280Slides•Minimal design options•Web-based application not as fast as desktop application•Doesn’t interface with Keynote

Slideshare•Technical support issues•Limited people and group search functionality•No clear means of creating organizational accounts