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Unit 7: Cloud Services Uses

This eStudio’s calendar also automatically sends email alerts, reminders and RSVPs. It also Notes
schedules eStudio live chats and web cam conferences. It enables you to see your group calendar
from your mobile phone.

7.1.9 30 Boxes

30 Boxes is user friendly calendar web application. The application is simple, but offers a great
deal of flexibility that permits the user to plan their schedule however they like. The user is
given access to a calendar, which consists of a box for each day just like a traditional wall
calendar. The user can add a new event, which can be anything from a party to an appointment
or birthday. The calendar can be shared on a blog, using tags or by RSS feeds, Yahoo or Google.
The user can share their calendar with a specific buddy or buddies if they prefer. Each day on the
calendar can be clicked on to view the list of items for that day up close. A drop down menu
allows the user to switch between months. Users can also create a to do list that can be emailed
or printed and is stored along with their calendar.
At first glance, 30 Boxes looks like a watered down calendar application. However as the user
begins to explore 30 Boxes, they find that the application has many uses and a great deal of
flexibility. It contains to do lists along with basic calendar features, so the user can keep a
schedule and manage individual tasks related to a larger project, event or undertaking. The
ability to share calendars is great for groups who are planning something together.

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Caution While using a Web-based calendar remember to use a good anti-virus software to
prevent computer from Viruses and other attacks. Also be aware of Phising and other
social engineering tricks.

7.1.10 Trumba

Trumba offers web-hosted event calendar software for publishing online, interactive calendars
of events. It is an advanced, powerful, brand-flexible toolset available for managing and
promoting events and other online content.
Trumba’s web-hosted event calendar helps to:

Publish interactive online calendars as highly-customizable, easy-to-navigate calendars can be
published anywhere on your website.

Sell out your events and get paid: Online event registration lets attendees sign up for paid or
free events with customizable forms integrated with your website calendars.
Connect with your audience: Trumba offers a full set of two-way communication and promotion
tools, including email, text messaging, RSS feeds, event submission forms, alerts and more to
help you connect with your audience.
Social media spreads the word: With Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn integration, attendees
help promote your events and increase your sales.
Go beyond events with Custom Objects: Publish searchable directories of venues, performers,
instructors or any content. With Custom Objects, Trumba powers more than just your calendar.
Promote your events on mobile devices: Trumba’s mobile calendar views and data feeds that
integrate with mobile apps help you reach your audience anytime and anywhere.

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