Colligo updates SharePoint client

July 2, 2009:Colligo Networks has launched Version 4.0 of its Contributor for SharePoint product line, desktop applications designed to improve the user experience of SharePoint and increase adoption.

This release introduces two new products: the Colligo Contributor File Manager and the Colligo Contributor Uploader for Outlook that join existing products – Contributor Add-In for Outlook, Contributor Client, and Contributor Pro .

File Manager is a Windows Explorer extension that links folders on a users file system with SharePoint document libraries and lists. Local folders become “SharePoint aware” – online or offline – so users can access advanced features such as metadata, content types, and document templates, while adding and editing files using familiar desktop operations.

In addition to the Windows Explorer interface, SharePoint folders can also be accessed from any application that uses the standard Windows File Open/Save dialog, thus making SharePoint a viable replacement for Network File Shares. File Manager is included as part of Contributor Pro or is available as a separate application.

Colligo Contributor Uploader for Outlook provides a way to upload emails and attachments to SharePoint and browse document libraries and lists – all from within the Office Outlook interface. Users can simply drag-and-drop content into document libraries and folders, instantly capturing critical metadata, increasing adoption of SharePoint for email management.

A new feature included in Contributor Add-In for Outlook and Contributor Pro enables users to instantly upload email attachments to SharePoint and replace them with links. Customizable email send rules prompt users to upload attachments before sending. This feature allows enterprises to reduce email storage requirements, overcomeOST/PST limitations and convert users to SharePoint based collaboration.