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With so many resources that have similar functionality available to us, it can be overwhelming to know which resource may be better for certain uses. Sometimes, there is not a "better" resource, but you choose what works best for your team. We are now going to talk about the different uses for the various resources and give the functionality and examples for many.
To get started, please note that SHSU has "preferred" solutions to all of your communication and collaboration needs. We know that sometimes your specific department needs may differ from the norm or preferred. This site is dedicated to assist you in determining the right fit for you!
Comparison
Phone Mobility
| |
Jabber* |
Zoom |
Teams |
| Accessible from anywhere |
X |
X |
X |
| Accessible from any device. |
X |
X |
X |
| Can make external calls. |
X |
|
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| Can make internal calls. |
X |
X |
X |
| Can answer office phone using mobile or desktop app. |
X |
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| Masks your personal phone number with your office phone number. |
X |
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*SHSU Preferred Solution
Instant Messaging
| |
Zoom |
Teams* |
Jabber |
| Accessible from anywhere. |
X |
X |
X |
| Accessible from any device. |
X |
X |
|
| Operating System Independent |
X |
X |
|
| Project-related communications |
|
X |
|
| Department business need. |
|
|
X |
*SHSU Preferred Solution
Video Conferencing
| |
Zoom |
Teams* |
| Accessible from anywhere. |
X |
X |
| Accessible from any device. |
X |
X |
| Number of meeting participants allowed. |
300 |
250 |
| Whiteboard |
X |
X |
| Record meetings or classes. |
X |
X |
| Screen Share |
X |
X |
| Breakout Rooms |
X |
X |
| Webinar |
10,000 |
10,000 |
*SHSU Preferred Solution
File Storage
| |
OneDrive* |
Teams** |
Desktop |
S Drive |
T Drive |
File Share |
| Accessible from anywhere. |
X |
X |
X
(remote.shsu.edu) |
X
(remote.shsu.edu) |
X
(remote.shsu.edu) |
X
(remote.shsu.edu) |
| Accessible from any device. |
X |
X |
|
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|
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| Personal work files. |
X |
|
X |
X |
|
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| Share files. |
X |
X |
|
|
X |
X |
| Work group/Project files. |
X
(Lightweight) |
X |
|
|
X |
X |
| Live editing with collaborators. |
X |
X |
|
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|
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| Share with Non-SHSU people. |
X |
X |
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| Large file storage. |
|
|
|
|
|
X |
| Official department policies and procedures |
|
X |
|
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| Quota |
1 TB |
25 TB |
Limited by available S drive quota |
3GB |
Varies*** |
Varies*** |
| Available without internet connection. |
X |
X |
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*SHSU Preferred Solution for individual file storage.
**SHSU Preferred SOlution for team file storage.
***Quota is set according to what a department requests and can be usually increased upon request.
Collaboration
| |
Teams* |
OneDrive |
T Drive |
| Accessible from anywhere. |
X |
X |
X
(remote.shsu.edu) |
| Accessible from any device. |
X |
X |
|
| Can share files with anyone, non-SHSU people included. |
|
X |
|
| Within your department. |
|
|
X |
| Confidential/Sensitive data (student grades, health, etc.) |
|
|
X |
| Accessible without internet access. |
X |
X |
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*SHSU Preferred Solution
Contact the service desk for assistance at ServiceDesk@shsu.edu.