Businesses need their employees to be able to collaborate on projects but the increasingly mobile nature of the workforce and the pressures of BYOD use can make that hard to achieve.
Collaboration software specialist Huddle is updating its iOS apps to provide iPhone and iPad users with a simple and secure way to collaborate on content and manage projects while on the move, as well as delivering a more social experience by focusing on team activity around content.
"Surfacing relevant content is vital for mobile users, and our iOS apps are designed to help them get to the work that matters most by placing particular focus on discoverability of content and tasks," says Stuart Cochran, CTO of Huddle. "No one wants to have to drill down into folders to find files while they're rushing between meetings, so notifications and a live activity stream keep them up to date with team progress, upcoming tasks and approvals. It's a far more effective way to get to the content that matters, as well as being a more enjoyable experience".
The latest updates improve the cross-platform functionality of Huddle, allowing users to pick up where they left off as they switch between their PC, smartphone and tablet. Features of the latest iOS version include, version control which lets users rdit files using compatible iOS apps, lock files to protect them from further editing and maintain version control through cross-platform synchronization.
Documents can be approved, or approval can be requested and approval status tracked. Users can quickly find assigned tasks, comment on files and respond to team questions as the app makes items needing attention more discoverable. The search function will now immediately present users with a list of recent files, before a search term is even entered. Documents can be made available offline across all devices, then automatically synchronize when reconnected.
"If I'm working on a document at my desk on my laptop, my recent files will automatically be waiting for me on my iOS devices," adds Cochran. "Huddle will even suggest files that it thinks will be of interest to me and sync them down to my mobile devices ready for my commute home. It makes hopping between devices seamless, it reduces the time spent searching for documents and it keeps users on top of their workload, wherever they are".
The iOS apps are available now for anyone with a Huddle account and you can find out more on the company's website.
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