virtual workgroup

virtual workgroup

A group of individuals who work on a common project via technologies such as email, instant messages, shared databases, threaded discussions and calendaring. Virtual workgroups are mandated by company policy and employment requirements. Contrast with virtual community and pervasive computing.
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