Groupware components

Groupware components are software packages centered on one (or just a few) utilities from the larger groupware palette. Large and complex systems can be inefficient in small organizations. If all you need is a scheduling system then a Web Calendar may be enough. If a contact management (rolodex-like) software is needed a specialized program can be choosen that does not contain other components.

By implementing only the needed functionalities, the system is less complex, easier to use, training is less expensive and less user errors are likely to occur.