Solaborate
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{{Infobox website
| name = Solaborate Inc
| logo = File:Logo-Solaborate.png
| company_type = Communications Platform
| foundation = Los Angeles, California (2012)
| location_city = Los Angeles, California
| location_country = U.S.
| area_served = Worldwide
| founder = {{Unbulleted list| Labinot Bytyqi| Mimoza Bytyqi}}
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list| Labinot Bytyqi (CEO)| Mimoza Bytyqi (CMO)}}
| url = {{URL|http://www.solaborate.com |}}
| launch_date = Public Beta - October 22, 2013
| current_status = Active
| industry = Unified Communications
| website_type = Social network service
| language = English
}}Solaborate /ˈsōˈlabəˌrāte/ is a communication and collaboration platform for professionals and consumers. It allows them to do video calls, share documents, screencast and screen share, remotely monitor their home or office.[https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/28677-remote-work-enhancing-the-human-tech-element-for-success Remote Work: Enhancing the Human-Tech Element for Success] By Vjosa Hajdini, Thrive Global Solaborate is a combination of the words "social" and "collaboration". Solaborate has both software and hardware in the form of the HELLO Messenger and HELLO Communication Device.
History
File:Labinot Bytyqi at Disrupt TechCrunch SF 2013.jpg
Solaborate's CEO Labinot Bytyqi, founded the company in 2012. Solaborate is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
- In April 2013, Solaborate launched its private beta, and announced it has raised $1 million from angel investors.
- In October 2013, at TechEd Las Vegas, Solaborate officially launched its public beta.
HELLO
- In July 2016, Solaborate launched a Kickstarter campaign for HELLO 1. HELLO is a voice controlled device that can be used for video conferencing, wireless screensharing, live broadcasting, and security surveillance.[https://www.zdnet.com/article/hello-introduces-voice-controlled-videoconferencing-and-security-surveillance-device/ HELLO introduces voice-controlled videoconferencing and security surveillance device] By Eileen Brown, 2 August 2016, ZDNet The device runs on Android and is engineered with an array of four smart microphones, a 4K video sensor and quad-core processor. It also features a built-in accelerometer and tilting lens.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1658540583/hello-the-most-advanced-video-communication-device/ HELLO The Most Advanced Video Communication Device] By Hello Solaborate Team, 24 July 2016, Kickstarter
- In January 2018, Solaborate announced HELLO 2 at CES 2018.
- In March 2022, Solaborate quietly sunset the API for the HELLO 1.
Awards
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People's Choice Award at SAP Palo Alto
In 2013, Solaborate has been awarded the people's choice award at SAP's Palo Alto, during the 10th startup forum.[http://digjitale.com/2013/09/solaborate-wins-peoples-choice-award-sap-startup-forum/ Solaborate wins people's choice award at SAP Startup Forum] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006181039/http://digjitale.com/2013/09/solaborate-wins-peoples-choice-award-sap-startup-forum/ |date=2014-10-06 }} By Çelik Nimani, 19 September 2013, Digjitale
Best in Show Award at WebRTC Conference and Expo
In 2013, Solaborate has received the "Best in Show" award at the WebRTC Conference and Expo hosted by TMC in Atlanta, Ga [http://www.webrtcworld.com/topics/webrtc-world/articles/344960-solaborate-says-webrtc-will-affect-future-communication.htm Solaborate Says WebRTC Will Affect the Future of Communication] By Eshley Caputo, 8 July 2013, WebRTC World
Technology
Solaborate is built on Microsoft Windows Azure Cloud Computing, using HTML5, WebSockets and WebRTC protocols for real time communication.[https://www.zdnet.com/article/solaborate-launches-new-social-platform-exclusively-for-tech-professionals/ Solaborate launches new social platform exclusively for tech professionals] By Eileen Brown, 30 April, ZDNet Solaborate runs on the SAP HANA platform, to provide users with real-time information on their network.[https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2013/12/16/balancing-work-and-life-with-solborate/ Balancing Work And Life With Solaborate] By Michael Mankowski, 16 December 2013, Forbes
Features
Features include:
- profiles for professionals, companies, products, and services
- messaging, chat, and video
- screen sharing
- creating blogs
- real-time analytics
- file sharing and document organization
In October 2013, Solaborate released a mobile app for Android.[http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/solaborate-launches-public-beta-inviting-professionals-use-first-social-collaboration-1843523.htm Solaborate Launches Public Beta, Inviting Professionals to Use the First Social and Collaboration Platform Dedicated to Technology] 22 October 2013, MarketWired
In September 2014, Solaborate launched Solaborate app for Windows 8.1.
The app integrates most of the same features and capabilities as the web and it is supported in x86, x64 and ARMS processors.[http://ickosovo.com/news/introducing-solaborate-app-windows-8-1/ INTRODUCING SOLABORATE APP FOR WINDOWS 8.1] 05 September, 2014, ICK-Innovation Centre Kosovo
In October 2018, Solaborate launched their second generation of HELLO.
Discontinuation
Around March 2022, the services for the "HELLO" 1 (original generation) were discontinued in favor of Solaborate's new service, "HelloCare". With this change, you could no longer use a HELLO 1 or 2 due to the API being restricted to Solaborate employees.
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