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  2. Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
  3. FilesUsing the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
  4. Collaborating with filesWith Files you can collaborate with others on specific files and groups of files or folders.
  • Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
    • OverviewConnect with others and start exchanging information and ideas.
    • Home pageGet the latest news and updates from your network and the wider organization.
    • ProfilesAccess the directory to find people and learn about their projects, skills, and interests. When you find a person with the expertise that you need, add them to your network. Update your own profile to keep your personal information like contact details and photo current.
    • ActivitiesAn activity is a place where the people involved in a project can share information, assign tasks, and share resources like files, tools, and websites. Use an activity to organize content and prioritize tasks that are related to a project goal.
    • FilesUsing the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
      • Working with files Find out how to work with files.
      • Collaborating with filesWith Files you can collaborate with others on specific files and groups of files or folders.
        • What can I do with files?Depending on the access level you have to files, you can view, like or recommend, or edit them.
        • Sharing foldersUsing folders makes it easier to organize and share files. For example, you can share a folder that contains files rather than share each file individually.
        • Sharing files with your communityFrom the Files app, you can work more effectively by sharing files with all community members at once.
        • Sharing files and folders As a file or folder owner you can keep your files private, share them with people and communities, or make them visible to everyone in your organization. Sharing files or folders with communities is not available to IBM Connections™ Files subscribers.
    • CommunitiesGet together with people who share your interests.
    • Blogs
    • ForumsShare information, brainstorm ideas, and discuss topics of mutual interest.
    • WikisCreate and collaborate on content in wikis.
    • BookmarksCollect and organize bookmarks to Web sites.

Collaborating with files

With Files you can collaborate with others on specific files and groups of files or folders.

Using Files, you and others can upload files for central storage and optionally share them with people you designate. Controlling access to files enables you to be specific about who can see and act on files that you share and on files that are shared with you.

  • What can I do with files?
  • Sharing folders
  • Sharing files with your community
  • Sharing files and folders
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