Groupwise

Groupwise

(software, networking)A workgroup application suiteoffering electronic mail and diary scheduling from Novell, Inc.. It can operate on a number of platforms.

Groupwise was previously known as WordPerfect Office, and isan extensible system suitable for LAN or WAN operation.Mail gateway software is available for a number ofprotocols including SMTP, allowing the exchange of mailwith the Internet.

GroupWise

Messaging and groupware software from Novell that provides a universal inbox for calendaring, group scheduling, task management, document sharing, workflow and threaded discussions. Whiteboards and application sharing are available through third-parties. GroupWise clients and servers run on all major platforms.

GroupWise supports a wide variety of mail systems as well as Novell's NDS directory. Text-to-speech and speech-to-wave files let mobile users hear and create email by telephone. Although entirely revamped, GroupWise stems back to WordPerfect Office, acquired by Novell in 1994.

The Universal Inbox
GroupWise provides a universal interface to a variety of collaboration functions that team members perform throughout the day. (Screen shot courtesy of Novell, Inc.)