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DeskAway uses FusionCharts to help businesses achieve organizational objectives through improved team co-ordination
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Software
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Collaboration
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
DeskAway is a web-based tool developed by Synage, a Mumbai-based startup, that enables teams to work collaboratively from anywhere in the world. It aims to solve common issues associated with collaborative working such as multiple file versions, lost files, and accountability issues. However, users of DeskAway wanted a visual representation of how their projects and tasks are shaping up. In order to develop this representation, the developers required an interactive charting component with support for Gantt chart. The challenge was to find a suitable charting component that could effectively portray project information and be compatible with their software.
About The Customer
DeskAway is a subscription-based online team and project collaboration service developed by Mumbai-based startup Synage. The company was founded in 2005 by Sahil Parikh, a pioneer in Cloud/ SaaS in India and the author of The SaaS Edge. DeskAway's client base is spread across 40 countries and includes individuals, small businesses, and even large organizations. The tool is designed to facilitate better teamwork by amicably solving common issues associated with collaborative working such as multiple file versions, lost files, and accountability issues.
The Solution
DeskAway's developers decided to incorporate FusionCharts into their product's reporting module. FusionCharts is a tool that helps create animated and interactive Flash charts for web and desktop applications. It converts monotonous data into exciting visuals, which was exactly what DeskAway needed for their project collaboration tool. The developers had heard about FusionCharts through word of mouth and decided to evaluate FusionWidgets. After evaluation, they found it to be a natural choice for their needs and compatible with their software. The implementation of FusionCharts into DeskAway has brought their data to life and enhanced the reporting module of their product.
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