The new independence allows us to focus on the development of our product and Online Service (SaaS). From now on we will publish at least every 3 months a new release of Communote. The steady improvement in usability, internationalization, and the implementation of new and user centered features for personal information management are the focus for 2012. Soon we will inform you in detail how Communote will develop further and improve your team and project communication.

The Communote GmbH is as an subsidiary still closely related to the Communardo Software GmbH. The separation of Communardo is a logical and necessary step for the further development and future of our product. In this context Communardo continues the role as one important partner  for customer-specific projects.

What does this mean for you as a customer?
As a customer you will benefit directly from new features and improved services thus the increased focus on product development and online service.
All existing contracts have been transferred from 01.01.2012 to the Communote GmbH, Kleiststrasse 10a, 01129 Dresden. Contacts remains, but our e-mail addresses end  from now on ‘@communote.com‘ and no longer ‘@communardo.de’. For a limited time the old e-mail addresses are still active.

If you have further questions please feel free to contact me jens.osthues  [at] communote.com ( responsible for marketing & sales), and  Dirk Röhrborn dirk.roehrborn [at] communote.com as CEO of Communote GmbH.

We look forward to continuing our good cooperation with our customers and partners.

2012 will be an exciting year for us. In the next few days we make an offsite to set up actions for 2012.

Simply enter your access data for Communote as Online Service or Inhouse Installation. For the Online Service you have to enter your Company-ID, and for the Inhouse Installation your server address. If you are user of our DEMO please use as company ID ‘global’.

Communote App now available for Android. Download now at Android Market.

There is also an  iPhone App. You can download it at the  Apple App Store.

For Blackberry and other java enabled devices, we also offer a mobile application. The mobile webinterface allows reading, writing and searching Communote messages on a variety of mobile devices. Further information and instructions can be found on your Communote at “Service “.

Our Communote development team implemented many new ideas and functions to simplify communication within the company on topics and projects.

New User Interface “Like” feature new discussion threads Auto-refresh Image/video inline preview New content filters Blog overview People overview Tag view

Bookmarklet With the Communote Bookmarklet you can easily share web content with your co-workers. The shared bookmarks can be used as a knowledge base for yourself and also for the whole company.

iPhone App With our Communote iPhone app we go ahead and make your project- and team communication mobile. The Communote app is available for iPhone, iPod touch and for the iPad at Apple App Store.

To assure a high level of quality, the development of the new release has taken more time than expected. We would like thank our customers for their trust and their patience. It has been worthwhile waiting since Communote now offers a completely revised user interface and many new features.

Until 30 September 2011 you have the chance to purchase Communote Licenses and Communote user credits at the current price at out online shop. From 01 October 2011 the new pricing for version 2.0 will apply.

Further information can be found on our Website www.communote.com
We look forward to your feedback on the new Communote 2.0 as a comment, via Twitter or on our Facebook page.

Communote is much more than just an Enterprise “Facebook” or “Twitter.” Beyond the known functions of the social networks, Communote is the ideal means of communication in teams and distributed enterprises. Information can be shared in closed groups and provided with tags. So the message reaches the right audience and because of extensive filtering options, such as themes, tags , people and content types, such as documents, images, links and videos, it quickly found again.

The new features include:  Like-feature, new threaded discussions, auto-refresh, image/video inline preview, new content filters, blog overview , tag view, desktop client and iPhone app.

Another new feature is the bookmarklet. With the Communote Bookmarklet you can easily share web content with your co-workers. The shared bookmarks can be used as a knowledge base for yourself and also for the entire company.

The new Quick Start Guide helps you and your colleagues to quickly discover communote.

To assure a high level of quality, the development of the new release has taken more time than expected. We would like thank our customers for their trust and their patience. It has been worthwhile waiting since Communote now offers a completely revised user interface and many new features.

Until 30 September 2011 you have the chance to purchase Communote Licenses and Communote user credits at the current price at out online shop. From 01 October 2011 the new pricing for version 2.0 will apply.

We look forward to your feedback on the new Communote 2.0 as a comment, via Twitter or on our Facebook page.

• new userinterface
• like function
• new discussionview
• auto-refresh
• images/videos inline
• content filtering
• Blog overview
• People overview
• Tag overview
• Bookmarklet
• Desktop Client
• iPhone App

the new version will be available on tuesday the 09-20-2011

The new version requires a maintenance for our online service from 6- 10 p.m. on Tuesday, 09-20-2011. During this time, Communote is not available. We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience. An update for our licensed customers will be provided as well.

Further information about the new features are coming soon as blog post on www.communote.com.

People overview

In the top menu bar you can find the tab “persons”. Inside the bar all in your Communote registered people are arranged in an alphabetically order. There you can see what people you follow. You can also use the people overview in order to change this setting.

Blog overview

Similar to the people overview you can find inside the tab “blogs ” all created blogs to which you have access. There you can also choose whether you want to follow the blog. The blogs are also listed alphabetically.

Images/video inline

Images and videos can continue to append your messages. Images are now even displayed under your text. The video (e.g. youtube, vimeo) is shown, and can be directly played  from your Communote page.

Like function

Simply click with your mouse on one of your favorite posts. Under the message appears a new menu bar. Now you can show to all other users that you like this post by clicking on “Like”. After that a heart symbol appears next to the post .

Content filtering

To retrieve more information you can specify the medium, you seek, in the content filtering. Subsequently only messages with the selected media will be displayed.

Desktop client

Using the desktop client, new posts appear on the desktop. He is linked to Communote, and works cross-platform with Adobe Air.

Further improvements

With the new Communote release there are an auto-refresh the page and a bookmarklet as well. Mobile Apps for iPhone, Android (in near future) and Blackberry are also available.

For more information, on what’s new and different functions in Communote, will be available in our updated user manual soon.

Your Feedback

We look forward to your feedback. Your thoughts and wishes are important to us. So please take the opportunity via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc., to come in direct contact with us.

With our new iphone app you always have your Communote with you – in the office, on the way to the customer, and at home. Always keep imformed! With the new iphone app you get the latest information about meetings, projects, and trends. Directly download messages on your iphone. Smart, easy, and secure!

At the registration you simply enter your access data for Communote as Online Service or Inhouse Installation. For the Online Service you have to enter your Company-ID, and for the Inhouse Installation your server address. If you are user of our DEMO please use as company ID ‘global’.

Communote App now available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Download now iTunes App Store.

An app for Android smartphones will be soon available on Android Market.

For Blackberry and other java enabled devices, we also offer a mobile application. The mobile webinterface allows reading, writing and searching Communote messages on a variety of mobile devices. Further information and instructions can be found on your Communote at “Download “.

Communote offers a wide range of applications in the enterprise. We ourselves are always thrilled by what scenarios customers come to us, and how Communote is used by our customers.

We want to introduce the use of Communote in the following areas:

Corporate Communication

„… finally I see my employees’ concerns, and can easily give new impetus to different hierarchical levels.“

Your employees are stressed out because of permanently getting new cc emails? Nevertheless, important information do not find the proper recipients?

By using Communote, you can communicate with your employees in a goal-oriented way, and open a feedback-channel for new ideas. Decisions, current issues, and statuses are transparent and clear to everyone.

This enables a more effective and more personal respond for employees. A communication of new strategies and tactical activities is created and gives new impetus.

„… within only a short time, I receive feedbacks, hints, advices, and support.“

By using Communote, networks are created beyond internal company limits and competences.

• exchange of information without any barriers and administration
• new perspectives for a company’s suggestion system
• ideas arise during ordinary work and can be discussed, and encouraged directly over there
• decisions are accelerated, and problem solving transparent for everyone
• new issues and ideas get a direct feedback
• the innovative strength is a huge competitive advantage

Sales and Marketing

„… all employees concerned do really get to know all important topics. Information does not disappear in personal email accounts anymore.“

Salesmen have a key function in your company, and are the direct link to your costumers. Unfortunately, the integration of salesmen in the company and in its specialty department is often missing.

With the help of Communote, salesmen are integrated in the company. Customers’ feedback and requirements are clearly visible. Specialty departments can better understand its customers’ requirements.

The provision of direct customer information by salesmen enables a much better customer and market orientation in your company that can help your company to yield a competitive advantage.

Communication with partners

“… partners and suppliers can be integrated into my projects as if they were on-site …”

Take Communote to work more closely with its partners in the supply chain. Integrate external workers to your projects and issues, and take advantage of the strength of informal communication.

On our fan page you will find news about current events, new features, use cases, implementation in your business, etc.

How it works: easily lock yourself on Facebook, and click on „I like this“.