Vyew is a browser-based conferencing and always-on collaboration platform that provides instant visual communication without the need for client downloads or installations.  Vyew integrates one-click screen-sharing, excellent annotation and mark-up tools, file sharing, text chat, complemented by a truly well organized and intuitive interface.

Vyew requires no plugins, no software installation and no advanced technical requirements to be used. Anyone with a web browser can start using it in just two clicks. Two-people meetings do not even require you to log-in and while it is in beta, Vyew is completely free for everyone to use.

10 MB of storage is reserved automatically for all registered users, providing a limited archiving alternative accessible from any Internet connection.  Vyew presents a clear interface that displays a whiteboard by default. On the top of the page, you can see two labels named "VyewBook" and "PhotoShow", which correspond to the two main functions of this service.

Vyew Book's navigation bar shows the main commands that are available to the user: you can start by displaying a blank page and then take screenshots and share them with others. The featured whiteboard enables you to draw and annotate over any slide or shared-screen picture; this tool can be used by all participants.

All the files displayed on Vyew are ready for mark-up through a toolbar that appears by clicking on the "Draw" button at the bottom of the page. Features include: select, draw, line, circle, rectangle, erase, resize, text and a shareable red pointer.

It is possible to load files from your hard disk by simply clicking on the folder icon; uploaded files will be permanently stored in Vyew's database, unless you decide to delete them. Users can also upload images from online photo libraries, such as Yahoo! Photos, Kodak Library and Flickr.

By clicking on the "PhotoShow" label, users can access a tool that provides the possibility for a slide-show of all the files that are loaded on Vyew, and also to add background music in order to create dynamic presentations. Supported files are .ppt, .doc, .pdf, .xls, .jpg, .txt, .gif, .swf and more. Features include: forward, backward, page control, zoom in and zoom out.

Possible application:

Business Sales- Make revisions to an estimate while meeting with clients -  share the results and get an immediate sign off.

Marketing - Use the persistence feature to allow invitees to make comments on marketing materials over a period of time. All comments will be saved and ready for review, whenever you are.

Customer Service - Resolve any open issues in real time by downloading an image of a component or diagram and be able to point to specific parts.

Finance - Hold meetings to share financial results and share "what if" scenarios.

Research/Development, Production - Collaborate with developers or designers that are located in different regions/countries.

HR - Inform your colleagues about company updates and changes to corporate policy.

Dental / Medical - Discuss x-rays with other specialists to help get a diagnosis.

Personal
- Share photos with my friends while we are talking on the phone.
- Connect with your children while you are away on a trip by playing one of the newly integrated games.

Education
- Online learning or use in conjunction with other online courses
- Real-time interaction between educator (remote tutor) and student.

Vyew is a powerful and extensible sharing platform with a growing set of plug-ins, such as Yahoo maps, Google search, diagram tools, notepad, games, photo slideshow, and more.  All the participants to a Vyew meeting are able to text chat and to create private chat rooms.

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