In the world of collaboration software, there are easily a hundred services that promise to get your team working together in a communication application that keeps a searchable record of all their work. If your organization already uses issue-tracking software Jira by Atlassian, you might consider adding Confluence as your virtual workplace huddle room. Confluence is a service in which team members can discuss work, record decisions, comment on documents, and otherwise collaborate as a team. When new team members come on board, Confluence gives them context and history about both the projects at hand and the team itself. Both Confluence and Jira are made by Atlassian, so they are designed to work well together.

The company also makes the team chat app HipChat, an Editors' Choice, to complete a trifecta of teamwork collaboration tools. If you're already using other Atlassian services, Confluence is a great addition, especially for larger organizations. Small to mid-size businesses, especially those who don't need Jira for their work, however, might prefer Editors' Choice Podio, a more-flexible, more-customizable service that scales easily with a business as it grows.

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