Workshare is a provider of secure enterprise file sharing and collaboration applications. Workshare allows individuals to create, share, and manage high-value content from any device. Content owners are able to track and compare changes in documents from contributors simultaneously.
In 1999, UK technology entrepreneur Barrie Hadfield co-founded Workshare, a provider of client-server document comparison software. Workshare’s applications are used by legal and professional services organizations to track changes in contracts and documents. In 2012, Workshare merged with Skydox, also founded by Barrie Hadfield, a provider of cloud-enabled document collaboration software for the enterprise sector. Scottish Equity Partners and Business Growth Fund invested £20m in the deal.
Workshare also acquired IdeaPlane, an enterprise social network, in 2012.
Workshare Hosted Application: Enterprise file sharing, sync, and collaboration application. Provides secure online workplaces that allow users to access, review and work on content. Multiple storage location options, including public cloud, private cloud or hybrid deployment with on-premises data. Sync devices to access material on various devices. Maintain version history. Active directory single sign-on option available.
Workshare File Comparison: Windows-based application for comparing Word documents, PDF and PPT against modified versions. View and manage changes directly in a Deltaview redline. Change category filtering and grouping, with ability to accept and reject changes. Integrates with Outlook, Document Management Systems and Enterprise Content Management Systems. Windows server-based version also available.
Workshare Metadata Security: Microsoft Office-based tool for removing metadata and other hidden data from email attachments. Alerts are displayed to the sender when an email attachment (Microsoft Office document) contains hidden metadata. Metadata removal also available as an automated process driven by policy. Desktop version works across Outlook; server-based version works across Microsoft Exchange to remove metadata from mobile email, Web Outlook, and mobile devices.
Workshare 9: Workshare's individual applications for document comparison, metadata removal and online file sharing are now delivered in a single, integrated solution called Workshare 9. It can make comparing, reviewing and sharing documents a faster, smarter and simpler experience. Share documents directly from Office apps and ECM/DMS.
Workshare Deal Checklist and Closing Binders: Eliminates law firms fixed fee write-offs by automating the manual processes involved in creating checklists, distributing documents and generating deal bibles/closing binders. Admin is significantly reduced to save time and ensure deals come in on budget.
Workshare Mobile App: App for iOS device and Android. Documents on the online platform are available remotely via the app.
Workshare Document Comparison: Compare Word and PDF documents.
Workshare Document Comparison Server: Document comparison and review tool for corporate intranets, extranets, or content management systems (CMS).
Workshare Comparison for PowerPoint.
Workshare Protect Server: Metadata removal across an organization. Alerts are sent to the user when an email or Microsoft Office document contains hidden metadata. Works with Microsoft Office. Also works across Outlook, Web Outlook, and BlackBerry devices.
