Cloud Computing Tools for the REALTOR® Community
According to Wikipedia, cloud computing is Internet based development and use of computer technology.
Systems Engineering provides many cloud computing services to the REALTOR® community. We understand that we can best serve the REALTOR® community by focusing our resources on specialized computing tools for REALTOR® advocacy and industry.
However, we also understand that we can best serve the REALTOR® community by strategic alliances with other cloud computing vendors and solutions.
Following please find a list of cloud computing services that pare well with Navica Streamline AMS Software as a Service. Like Navica Streamline AMS, many of these othre cloud computing services are easy to use and may reduce operational expenditures!
ConstantContact® Software as a Service
ConstantContact® paired with Streamline AMS Campaign module makes an excellent solution when associations want to broadcast and monitor an email campaign. Build your HTML template with ContstantContact's easy-to-use content managment system. Import your target group using a "comma seperated value" file exported from Streamline AMS. Then schedule your email blast! ConstantContact® also has optional services for building surveys.
GoToMeetings® Web Conferencing Software as a Service
System Engineering, Inc. uses Citrix GoToMeetings® Web Conferncing service for product demonstrations, implementation, and training. GoToMeeting® is an affordable add-on service for REALTOR® associations who want to collaborate with members between physical meetings and events.
Google Docs® | Google Wave® Collaborative Cloud Computing Tools
Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, form, and data storage service offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users.
Google Wave is an online software application product of Google, described as a personal communication and collaboration tool.
Hint: Add the Google Toolbar and use their Spell Check feature for Navica solutions as well as all of your other Web applications.
GotVMail® Virtual Phone System
"GotVMail's award-winning virtual phone system makes running a small business easier than ever. It's like having an assistant and a big company phone system wrapped into one advanced toll free or local number." GotVMail.com
Pairs well with wireless services, Skype®, and Streamline AMS.
LinkedIn Social Media Website
LinkedIn strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts. REALTOR® members can join the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) networking group on LinkedIn. REALTOR® association executives can join the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) networking group on LinkedIn.
LuLu.com Publish-On-Demand
Publish documents online for a fraction of the cost of traditional printing and binding. Lulu.com recieved PC Magazines' Editors Choice Award for Publish-On-Demand services.
Realtown.com Real Estate Social Media Website
At RealTown® you can network with real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and others interested in the real estate industry. Learn valuable information from real estate articles, create a dynamic profile, participate in our many online communities, create your own blog, even start your own online group. All this and membership is free!
SimplyCentral® Intranet
Excellent cloud mail, calendar, file collaboration Software as a Service solution for small businesses on the move!
Skype® Voice Over IP Software as a Service
Skype® paired with GoToMeetings® provides an affordable Web and Telephone Conferencing system. Skype® also provides Web-based Video Conferencing and Chat features.
Skype® is an excellent way to save on expensive phone expenses. Skype® to Skype® communication is absolutely free anywhere in the world. And for a minimal annual fee an individual can have unlimited local and long distance service. Skype® connects to your computer or laptop. All you need is a head-set or wireless SkypePhone®!
YouTube.com - Broadcast Your REALTOR® Association MLS
A video is worth a thousand word! Search "realtor association" on YouTube.com