"PBworks lets us outsource the hassle and worry of data protection. They protect our data just as well as we can."
Steve SheadDirector of Information Technology, CaféPress.com
More workspace, less hardware
Like many technology companies, CaféPress.com had experience with workspaces before they chose to expand to a company-wide solution. Initially, CaféPress.com relied on a hodgepodge of independent workspace solutions to centralize storage space for individual teams' project data. However, as the company continued its growth, the the company realized it needed a true enterprise solution.
However, CaféPress.com was reluctant to adopt any solutions that would require additional hardware or training. The company's staff was busy enough scaling the infrastructure to deal with explosive growth; they didn't need any additional projects draining their time and resources.
A secure, easy-to-use, on-demand solution
In PBworks, CaféPress.com found a customized solution that allowed the company to build upon the collaborative work that had already been done by individual teams. Rather than adding new hardware, PBworks provided an easy-to-use, hosted solution which was just as secure and reliable as an in-house solution the company's experienced operational team could build.
Not only did PBworks offer familiar editing and upload capabilities (thus obviating the need for additional training), its on-demand service is managed entirely through the web browser and requires no additional hardware, software, or downloads.
Furthermore, with PBworks's 128-bit encryption and hacker-safe guarantee, CaféPress.com knew its data was protected.
Results
CaféPress.com saw the use of workspace technology for collaboration spread from scattered groups of early adopters throughout the entire company. Today, PBworks helps the CaféPress.com team communicate securely and share information, building a central repository of company knowledge.
