Could they not use videoconferencing, webconferencing, remote desktop access, online document editing, etc. or other tools?

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And you could argue that Google Drive offers the same functionality and storage space, albeit tied tightly to their document editing software.

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Premium version of Documents To Go is now included at no additional cost, offering customers enhanced document editing features, as well as a native PDF document viewer.

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The Vostro V131 is perfect for everyday office operations like document editing, presentations and email, and also provides stellar collaboration options including a full HD camera, SRS Premium Voice Pro, digital array mics and built-in Skype.

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Google's new service also works with third-party document creation and editing apps that are built to work with it.

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N-trig's active pen enables smooth and simple content creation in a mobile environment, empowering enterprise users to conduct on-screen editing, precise drawing and designing, document-signing and long-distance collaboration.

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When, as his graduate research assistant, I was tasked with editing his curriculum vitae, I found myself holding a document of book length that would grow longer still in the decades ahead.

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Assist the ODG French speechwriter in drafting, editing, revising or translating speeches, messages and any other document as required.

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