see also e-collabaration tool E-collaboration tools represent an Internet-based platform for group work. The software usually offers team functions that facilitate joint work. Features for project planning, control and monitoring are often included in the solutions. In addition, e-collaboration tools enable the central storage and management of documents as well as joint document editing with versioning and release functions. Search functions are standard so that the jointly stored information can be found again. In addition, there are classic groupware functionalities such as messaging, joint calendar management and scheduling. Further features include moderated and unmoderated discussion forums, e-conferencing and e-learning.