Communication &Â Collaboration
Communication and Collaboration
The following services provide collaboration tools and file sharing/storage services for the ÃÛÌÒ½´Campus.
Box
Box cloud storage is available to all active ÃÛÌÒ½´faculty, staff, and students. In addition to storing files, Box allows for easy collaboration with groups via multiple methods. Departments on campus can also request a departmental Box in addition to their individual accounts.
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Zoom
Zoom, a cloud-based video conferencing service, is available to ÃÛÌÒ½´faculty, staff, and students. This eLearning tool provides easy-to-use, high-definition video/audio conferencing on almost any device.
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Asana
Asana is a project/task management and collaboration platform that is available for a fee to ÃÛÌÒ½´departments upon request. This cloud-based system provides powerful tools to manage projects, coordinate team resources, share files and information, and more.
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Network Drives
There are a number of different network drives provided and managed by OIT. These drives can only be accessed with ÃÛÌÒ½´credentials (can not be accessed by a guest).
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OneDrive
OneDrive is a cloud storage system included in the Microsoft 365 Apps suite that is available to ÃÛÌÒ½´students, faculty, and staff. It is closely connected to Microsoft Office applications and can be used to collaborate with others using Office Online.
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Skype for Business
Skype for Business is an integrated communication service that includes instant text messaging as well as audio and/or video calls. It integrates closely with other Microsoft Office applications like Outlook.
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Telephone & Voicemail
ÃÛÌÒ½´provides landline telephone service to most offices on campus. This also includes Unified Messaging features that allow for checking your voicemail from your ÃÛÌÒ½´e-mail or from any telephone.
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Wiki.SMU
Wiki.ÃÛÌÒ½´is an online documentation system for faculty and staff that allows for editing and collaboration similar to other wiki-based services like Wikipedia.