[FOX-Ebook]Working in the Cloud: Using Web-Based Applications and Tools to Collaborate Online

All anyone needs to succeed with today’s cloud productivity and collaboration tools

Clearly explains the cloud concepts and terminology you need to know Helps you choose your best options for managing data, content, and collaboration Shows how to use cloud services more securely and efficiently

Working in the Cloud, Jason R. Rich demystifies your options, introduces each leading tool, reviews their pros and cons, and offers tips for using them more successfully.

This book covers Box, Cisco WebEx, DocuSign, Dropbox, Dropbox Paper, Evernote, Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce.com, Skype for Business, Slack, Trello, and more. Throughout, he offers practical guidance on adjusting everyday workflows and processes to make the most of them.

You’ll learn how to enforce security in the cloud, manage small group collaborations, customize tools to your unique needs, and achieve real-time collaboration with employees, partners, and customers across virtually all devices: PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. If you’re ready to take full advantage of the cloud but don’t know how, get Working in the Cloud: It’s all you’ll need to know.

• Compare the resources you need to implement each cloud solution
• Organize data, documents, and files for easiest access
• Get access to your tools and content wherever you go
• Make sure your cloud-based appsand tools work together smoothly
• Enforce security and privacy using encryption and other technologies
• Plan security strategies for team leaders, members, and collaborators
• Encourage new workstyles to make the most of cloud collaboration
• Use Office 365 and/or Google G Suite for content creation, management, and collaboration
• Collaborate in large groups with WebEx, Exchange, SharePoint, and Slack
• Share, synchronize, and collaborate on content with Box and Dropbox
• Connect your sales team with Salesforce
• Take notes and stay organized with Evernote
• Securely review, edit, digitally sign, and share documents with DocuSign
• Manage tasks and projects visually with Trello
• Improve communication and reduce costs with Skype
• Discover tips and tricks for better, simpler, real-time collaboration

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing Cloud-Based Computing And Collaborating
Chapter 2 Determining Your Needs For Cloud-Based Solutions
Chapter 3 Becoming A More Efficient Collaborator
Chapter 4 Understanding Cloud-Based Security Concerns
Chapter 5 Collaborating With Box
Chapter 6 Using Cisco Webex For Large-Group Collaboration
Chapter 7 Using Docusign To Review, Edit, Sign, And Share Documents
Chapter 8 Managing Collaboration With Dropbox
Chapter 9 Taking Notes And Staying Organized With Evernote
Chapter 10 Working In Google’S G Suite
Chapter 11 Using Microsoft Office 365 For Collaboration And File Sharing
Chapter 12 Handling Large-Group Collaboration With Microsoft Exchange Online
Chapter 13 Bringing Teams Together With Salesforce
Chapter 14 Communicating Via Skype
Chapter 15 Discovering Slack
Chapter 16 Maximizing Communication Efficiency With Trello
Chapter 17 Adapting To Quickly Evolving Technologies