Technology Used In

Virtual Teams

By: Team Hilton

Why Is Technology Important in Virtual

Teams?

• Virtual Teams need technology in order to communicate with one another in

long distance business circumstances.

• Technology enables virtual teams from different walks of life and time zones

to work together and share ideas and concepts.

• Virtual Teams use technology anytime and anywhere at their own

convenience to conduct business transactions.

List of Virtual Team Technology Tools

• Document Storage/ File Sharing Tools

• Meeting Tools

• Video & Audio Conferencing Tools

• Collaboration Tools

Document Storage/ File Sharing Tools

• Drop Box- Drop Box allows for teams to put their documents in Dropbox

and get to it from your computers, phones, or tablets. Team members can

edit documents, automatically add documents, and access presentations from

any device that has Drop Box installed.

Meeting Tools

• GoToMeeting- GoToMeeting allows for virtual teams to video conference

anywhere and at anytime. This application is cost effective and offers a

simple and powerful way for people in long distant locations to collaborate.

Meeting Tools

• WebEx- Created by Cisco, WebEx allows teammates to meet online, hold

events and webinars, and teach or train other individuals. The person holding

the meeting can also present documents and offer services such as tech

support to others.

Video & Audio Conferencing Tools

• Skype- A telecommunication tool that virtual teams can use to video chat.

Users can also send instant messages and exchange file and images as well.

This application is nearly compatible with all computers, tablets, and mobile

devices.

Collaboration Tools

• Blackboard Collaborate- This program is an online comprehensive learning

tool. Blackboard Collaborate delivers an effective learning experience for all

age ranges of students through a mobile learning online collaboration

environment. It also can assist professional, corporate, and government

organizations worldwide.

References

• The Couch Manager. (2013, May). The Ultimate List of Virtual Team

Technology Tools. Retrieved from

http://www.thecouchmanager.com/2013/05/21/the-ultimate-list-of-virtual-

team-technology-tools/