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eDeskOnline takes your computer online. If you move, your data will still be available wherever you may be at. There is no need to be locked to a desktop. eDeskOnline is available online: it gives you any-time access. You can access your information from anywhere. Access your documents from any internet-enabled device ( i.e. which has a standard browser) like your computer or mobile-phone.


Broadband and internet connectivity is improving. Frequent travellers will find eDeskOnline indispenseable in carrying their files, documents, music, photos, etc. They can even manage their office sitting at home or anywhere else.


eDeskOnline is operated from a Webtop. This refers to the first screen (blue) that appears when one logs in. It is a virtual desktop upon which one can perform various operations.

Become more productive

Go about your daily work more productively. EDeskOnline gives you access to your documents, photos, accounts, and music files. Thus you can check your bank balances, or your tax projections. eDeskOnline allows you to do your daily work like tracking a stock portfolio. It also helps in managing your accounts. Kids can manage your pocket money and creating a report of your last 6 months of expenses and gains. Achieve more sales by real-time access to inventory information. Cut down on bad debts by monitoring dues from customer.

Simple to use

  • The pages have help balloons that become visible when the mouse is placed above it.
  • The screen loads just like a My Documents folder, so anyone familiar with Windows will find little to get confused about. The ability to move files to and from your computer keeps life simple, and you can view things like photos as thumbnails as well as a list of files.
  • And also you can listen to your favorite music files all you need to do is to upload them onto eDesk Online and then you can access it where ever in the world you want.
  • No need to carry your favorite CD's or any other USB devices which would make life a little complicated.
  • Not only music and photos you can also store your important documents which ever you feel are necessary, you can import data and also export them to your own workplace or your personal computers.
  • If you think you ever needed help in using eDesk Online then the help is at the tip of your mouse, just move the cursor over specific fields for which you needed help, to know what they are and what they do, and how they function on eDesk Online.
  • In case you needed more help you can always click on help icon present which brings you to a new wiki based environment where you can view and also change the help pages which you think can be improved.

Collaboration

  • Work together world-wide. Because your files are on the internet, it is easy to share them with others – just inform your chosen person with a special password. Only he can log into the specific document to view your real-time editing. You can share your documents in real time with multiple viewers who can see the document magically change in front of their eyes while the editor is making the changes.
  • Work with remote colleagues on a plan or letter without actually being with them.
  • View your family to-do list from work.
  • Co-ordinate college assignments, projects, book reports etc.
  • Collaborate with colleagues. Multiple people can update the changes simultaneously.
  • Anyone who already carries a USB memory device around for sharing files between computers, will see an instant benefit. There will be no need of an USB any more.
  • Delegation of work and file access

Cost efficient storage

  • Cost saving on cupboards, shelves, cabinet space.
  • Permanent record of data. No risk of loss, damage, destruction.
  • Regular backups and multiple location storage capability.
  • No need of stationery (paper, files, folders) due to electronic data.
  • Archive the data for years without any headaches.

Create documents : then edit it easily

  • Create documents without purchasing/installing any software on your computer.
  • Edit from anywhere.
  • Auto-save facility in documents area.
  • Familiar desktop feel makes editing a breeze.
  • Toolbar buttons to bold, underline, indent, change the font and so on.
  • Makes a novice feel like a professional.
  • Choose who can access your documents. Just send the share URL to them. Persons that you have invited to view your document can access it by simply clicking on the share URL sent by mail. There is no need for any server.

Unmatched protection

  • Online storage means you need not fear local hard drive failures or power outages.
  • Does not require any software installation or downloads. No need to purchase or upgrade a software license. Instead these are available as software as a service.
  • No upgrading hassles when new features are added.
  • eDeskOnline can run out of thin computer-clients: i.e it needs minimal hardware requirements.
  • Privacy and absolute secrecy of your information
  • no backup headaches for your data, since it is stored online.

Export and Import

  • Easily export copies of all your documents in a zip file to your desktop.
  • At the click of a button, you can save a copy of all your files on your own computer.
  • Use your own special softwares to give your documents that extra special garnishing.

Enjoy the benefits of a full blown ERP (Enterprse Resource Planner)

  • You can use most common office tools online. They can be accessed online from any Internet enabled device running any operating system.
  • This allows people to work together world wide and at any time thereby leading to international web based collaboration and virtual teamwork.
  • The basic version is free, and for the professional version one is required to pay a nominal subscription fee.
  • eDesk Online enables companies to link their internal and external information systems more efficiently and flexibly. It allows firms to work more closely with suppliers and partners, and to better satisfy the needs and expectations of their customers.
  • Companies like DMAI(Direct Marketing Association of India) and Synergy Consultants use eDesk Online to run their businesses successfully.

Easy to backup

  • Backup your work at your own convenience and requirement.
  • Back-up can be done from any computer.
  • One can make multiple back up locations: simply download all the data from any computer.

Other benefits

  • ALL data is integrated with the rest of your information (contacts, databases, accounts, etc.)
  • A system of rights allows colleagues to access only those sections or documents that you define.
  • There is a state-of-the-art helpdesk ( with advanced features like an interactive wiki.
  • Collaborate with colleagues. They can update / view the changes simultaneously.
  • Information which is available in realtime.
  • no synchronisation or compatibility issues
  • privacy and absolute secrecy of your information
  • Cost efficient since everything is electronic.
  • No need of in-house officers' training
  • Minimise communication difficulties between the staff and the owner
  • Concentrate on running your business, and spend little time on the back-office functions.
  • Check and monitor office supplies (check stock, paper stock, envelopes, toner)
  • Backing up data to one's desktop takes a minute
  • Affordable. The basic version is free, and for the advanced version, one needs to pay a nominal subscription fee.
  • Ease of use. Anyone familiar with the basics of a computer will find using eDeskOnline easy. There is a state-of-the-art helpdesk ( with advanced features like an interactive wiki.
  • Collaborate and share information. eDeskOnline works perfectly as your company’s intranet. Anyone in the company can easily share information. This allows for collaboration and virtual teamwork. A system of rights allows colleagues to access only those sections or documents that you define.
  • Enables a small or medium business ( SME ) with a fully featuered ERP. ERP is now within the reach of an individual professional or any Small / Medium Organisation. ALL the while being integrated with the rest of their personal information (contacts, databases, accounts, etc)
  • Do all this on your cell-phone. Manage your office using a mobile-phone. For this internet facility, the subscription to be paid to the phone operators is only $ 2 per month.
  • There is a quick search facility.
  • And in the unlikely event of wishing to stop using eDeskOnline; simply use the export feature to move your data to whichever software you wish to migrate to.
  • Use eDeskOnline to turbo-charge your brain.


Why should I use an eCabinet and not my personal computer to store files?

  • you can access your information from anywhere in the world
  • Collaborate with colleagues. Multiple people can update the changes simultaneously.
  • Cost saving on cupboards, shelves, cabinet space.
  • Permanent record of data. No risk of loss, damage, destruction.
  • Regular backups and multiple location storage capability.
  • No need of stationery (paper, files, folders) due to electronic data.
  • Archive the data for years without any headaches.
  • Portable: If your office moves, your data will move wherever you go.
  • privacy and absolute secrecy of your information
  • Delegation of work and file access

eDeskOnline allows you to manage your information


See the demo of eDeskOnline


This is a full feature demo, with actual data. This gives an idea of how to use eDeskOnline to manage information. Right click this link (Demo), and open it in a new window.

Demo videos


See live demo's of edesk online in action, across various functions and applications: Right-Click the links for a demo.


More functions are available through the Start Button


This Start button is available at the bottom-left of the webtop ( which is the screen that you see once one is logged in ) . It provides access to many functions which are not present as icons on the Webtop. Right Click here, and open it in a new window to see a complete list of functions present in eDeskOnline


Benefits of using eDeskOnline


  • Go about your daily work; more productively: e.g. tracking your stock portfolio accross multiple demat accounts. eDeskOnline turbo-charges our brain.
  • eDeskOnline is available online: i.e it gives you any-time, anywhere access. You can access your information from anywhere. Right click, and open in new window
  • Does not require any software installation or downloads.
  • Affordable: the basic version is free. For customisation relating to a corporate ERP, please write to us at Support@eDeskOnline.com .
  • Ease of use. Anyone with a basic idea of operating a computer will find using eDeskOnline easy.
  • Collaborate and share information. eDeskOnline works as your company’s intranet. Everyone in the company can share information. This allows for collaboration and virtual teamwork.
  • Enables a small or medium business ( SME ) to enjoy the benefits of a fully featuered ERP.
  • Manage your office using a mobile-phone. For this functionality, one merely needs to subscribe for the internet from the phone operators. The average cost is $ 2 per month.
  • Data is easy to backup.
  • There is a quick-search facility which lists out all locations of your keyword .
  • Portability: the export feature allows the movement of data to any software.
  • Linking different elements of your data to each other: e.g. when viewing a project, the record has links to the several persons involved. Clicking on these links opens a new tab with the Address Book contact. Similar cross-associations already exist throughout eDeskOnline: more are being added everyday.
  • Archive : easily save and export copies of all your documents in a zip file. At the click of a button, you can save all your files on your own computer.
  • Safely store your work. Online storage and auto-save means you need not fear local hard drive failures or power outages.
  • Allows you to access your Address book on any GPRS-enabled mobile-phone by simply pointing to eDeskOnline on mobiile


How eDeskOnline works ?


eDeskOnline works within your regular internet browser. Our service is offered in the form of 'software as a service'. The working screen is like any computer working-screen that you are used to.

How Secure is eDeskOnline ?


  • eDeskOnline is hosted in a highly secured data-center located in Canada in a geographically stable location. Redundant power and network equipment ensure that the server is up and running 99.98% time.
  • eDeskOnline does NOT need any download: so there is no danger of virus.


Right Click here, and open it in a new window to learn more about security at eDeskOnline

Partners


We are actively looking to work with partners accross industry sectors. The advantage to them is that they get an early mover advantage in extending their marketing or logistics; or even their ERP to the farthest point: viz. the individual.

For more .... right click here, and open in a new window

Testimonials


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  • www.countmyblessings.com (premium selection of children's products) They manage their website using eDesk Online's Content Management System.
  • Concept Vision (an equity research firm) uses eDeskOnline to maintain its entire business operations on an online basis. They also send out their research newsletters using eDesk Online.
  • Gainwell Travel uses eDeskOnline to maintain its client relations. They also perform marketing campaign using the convenient eCRM feature of eDesk Online.

For more detailed testimonials, please right click here, and open in a new window


The Upload function on eDeskOnline is similar to the usual drag-and-drop function found in computers

  • Aim: to upload existing files from a desktop
  • You can now upload multiple files / photos at a time.
  • Simple procedure: Zip up all the documents / photos into a zip file. Please zip only the files and not the folders. Currently zipped folders will be ignored. In future we plan to even allow upload of entire zipped folder hierarchy.
  • eDeskOnline accepts most popular file formats. Thus, you can use any zip utility like Winzip to create the zip file.
  • all formatting comes through intact.



Start becoming more productive by using eDeskOnline


Right click this link Free Sign-up, and open it in a new window.


In the future


In the future, one will be able to walk into any office, pick up the Air Conditioner's remote, login into edesk, and the remote will then know my temperature preferences. I.e. eDesk will be available on your TV remote, Air-conditioner remote, walkman, or car dashboard i.e. all devices which are internet enabled.

  • Large companies to enable their business applications to run on EDeskOnline :

> eg enabling customers of a bank to transact using their mobile phones

> eg enabling customers of a logistics firm to enquire freight rates, and place orders using their mobile phones

  • Keeping one's own genealogical tree
  • Using any internet-enabled device / appliances (e.g. your music-remote) with your personalized settings: TV remote, air-conditioner remote, sound system's remote, walkman, or car-dashboard.


eDeskOnline home page


To view the eDeskOnline home page, Right click here, and open in a new window


Case Studies


An instance of Corporate pain A large corporation buys 2 000 printers for its retail operations spread accross 200 locations. For their ERP department to integrate a hardware-management module into the existing ERP is a six-month long wait.


The solution Right click on this link, and open in a new window ... Case Study: Industrial

...

An instance of Rural pain

A large corporation has 14 000 contract farmers that cultivate an agricultural produce for it. Their ERP department has been wrestling with th problem of how to design a farmer-management module that would tell the farmers about (in real-time) ...

  • crop-specific weather
  • when to bring in the crop to the processing plant
  • the accounts of the receipts, and monies credited.


The solution Right click on this link, and open in a new window ... Case study farming


Contact us


  • Call us on phone +91 98338 56762
  • Skype us on id = eDeskOnline
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