MangoProjects
Encyclopedia
MangoProjects is a project-management tool developed by MangoSpring
and launched in 2010. Deployed as either Software as a Service
(SaaS) or on-premises, MangoProjects offers a browser client, a desktop client running on Windows
, Mac OS
or Linux
platforms, and mobile clients for devices including iPad
, iPhone
, BlackBerry
and Android.
tools, microblogging
communication, wiki
collaboration, project privacy, milestone
management, time tracking, and instant messaging
communication capabilities. MangoProjects is offered as a stand-alone product or integrates with MangoSpring’s own MangoSuite product.
for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
, Apple Safari and Google Chrome
, and most other web browsers. In the browser, users have access to all MangoProjects features including project and task management, microblogging and instant messaging communication, and activity stream
monitoring and collaboration.
data connections. Mobile clients are released for the Apple iPad
and iPhone
in the iTunes App Store, Android devices in the Android Market
, and BlackBerry
in the BlackBerry App World
.
MangoSpring
MangoSpring is a Bellevue, Washington company founded in 2007 by Anup Kejriwal, an entrepreneur and former executive of Oz Communications.MangoSpring, maker of MangoApps, formerly Engage, develops lightweight communication servers and a variety of communication and collaboration clients for web...
and launched in 2010. Deployed as either Software as a Service
Saas
SAAS is an abbreviation for* Social Accountability Accreditation Services* Software as a service * Student Awards Agency for Scotland* Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences* South Australian Ambulance Service...
(SaaS) or on-premises, MangoProjects offers a browser client, a desktop client running on Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
, Mac OS
Mac OS
Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh line of computer systems. The Macintosh user experience is credited with popularizing the graphical user interface...
or Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
platforms, and mobile clients for devices including iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
, iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
, BlackBerry
BlackBerry
BlackBerry is a line of mobile email and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion since 1999.BlackBerry devices are smartphones, designed to function as personal digital assistants, portable media players, internet browsers, gaming devices, and much more...
and Android.
Features
MangoProjects provides task managementTask management
Task management is the process of managing a task through its life cycle, including planning, testing, tracking and reporting. Task management can help either individuals achieve goals, or groups of individuals collaborate and share knowledge for the accomplishment of collective goals...
tools, microblogging
Microblogging
Microblogging is a broadcast medium in the form of blogging. A microblog differs from a traditional blog in that its content is typically smaller in both actual and aggregate file size...
communication, wiki
Wiki
A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used collaboratively by multiple users. Examples include...
collaboration, project privacy, milestone
Milestone (Project management)
Within the framework of project management, a milestone is the end of a stage that marks the completion of a work package or phase, typically marked by a high level event such as completion, endorsement or signing of a deliverable, document or a high level review meeting.In addition to signaling...
management, time tracking, and instant messaging
Instant messaging
Instant Messaging is a form of real-time direct text-based chatting communication in push mode between two or more people using personal computers or other devices, along with shared clients. The user's text is conveyed over a network, such as the Internet...
communication capabilities. MangoProjects is offered as a stand-alone product or integrates with MangoSpring’s own MangoSuite product.
Browser Client
The MangoProjects Browser Client was developed using Ruby on RailsRuby on Rails
Ruby on Rails, often shortened to Rails or RoR, is an open source web application framework for the Ruby programming language.-History:...
for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation. , Firefox is the second most widely used browser, with approximately 25% of worldwide usage share of web browsers...
, Apple Safari and Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit layout engine. It was first released as a beta version for Microsoft Windows on September 2, 2008, and the public stable release was on December 11, 2008. The name is derived from the graphical user interface frame, or...
, and most other web browsers. In the browser, users have access to all MangoProjects features including project and task management, microblogging and instant messaging communication, and activity stream
Activity stream
An activity stream is a list of recent activities performed by an individual, typically on a single website. For example, Facebook's News Feed is an activity stream. Since the introduction of the News Feed on September 6, 2006, other major websites have introduced similar implementations for their...
monitoring and collaboration.
Desktop Client
The MangoProjects desktop client runs in the background of other applications, similar to most modern instant messaging clients. The desktop client serves to notify users of new activity in their domain and as a resident application for quick access to MangoProjects features and actions.Mobile Clients
Developed for the native platform they run on, MangoProjects mobile clients connect users using over-the-air and Wi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
data connections. Mobile clients are released for the Apple iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
and iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
in the iTunes App Store, Android devices in the Android Market
Android Market
Android Market is an online software store developed by Google for Android OS devices. Its gateway is an application program called "Market", preinstalled on most Android devices, allows users to browse and download mobile apps published by third-party developers...
, and BlackBerry
BlackBerry
BlackBerry is a line of mobile email and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion since 1999.BlackBerry devices are smartphones, designed to function as personal digital assistants, portable media players, internet browsers, gaming devices, and much more...
in the BlackBerry App World
BlackBerry App World
BlackBerry App World is an application distribution service and application by Research In Motion for a majority of BlackBerry devices. The service provides BlackBerry users with an environment to browse, download, and update third-party applications. The service went live on April 1, 2009...
.
Pricing
MangoProjects pricing model is subscription-based per user per month. MangoSpring extends discounts for non-profit organizations and annual payment plans. On-premises deployment options are available in addition to SaaS deployment.Competitors
- BasecampBasecamp (software)Basecamp is a web-based project-management tool developed by 37signals and launched in 2004. The Ruby on Rails framework was extracted from the Basecamp project.-Features:...
- Central DesktopCentral DesktopCentral Desktop, Inc. is a privately held collaboration software company that is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company's primary focus is providing a Software-as-a-Service collaboration tool to small and medium-sized businesses. The company and its products are most often compared to...
- SmartsheetSmartsheetSmartsheet is an online project management and crowdsourcing tool. It allows owners of information to comprehensively involve contributors through authenticated access, publicly-accessible published sheets, or via embeddable survey forms. Functionality is focused on the ability to organize, share,...
- Zoho Projects
See also
- Project Management SoftwareProject management softwareProject management software is a term covering many types of software, including estimation and planning, scheduling, cost control and budget management, resource allocation, collaboration software, communication, quality management and documentation or administration systems, which are used to...
- List of project management software
- Project managementProject management softwareProject management software is a term covering many types of software, including estimation and planning, scheduling, cost control and budget management, resource allocation, collaboration software, communication, quality management and documentation or administration systems, which are used to...
- Web 2.0Web 2.0The term Web 2.0 is associated with web applications that facilitate participatory information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web...
- SaaSSaasSAAS is an abbreviation for* Social Accountability Accreditation Services* Software as a service * Student Awards Agency for Scotland* Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences* South Australian Ambulance Service...
- On-premises Software