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'''Cobrowsing''' (short for collaborative browsing), in the context of [[web browsing]], is the joint navigation through the [[World Wide Web]] by two or more people accessing the same web page at the same time.<ref name="collaborative browsing (co-browsing)">{{Cite web|url=http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/definition/collaborative-browsing|title=collaborative browsing (co-browsing)|accessdate=22 September 2014|first=Margaret|last=Rouse|publisher=[[TechTarget]]}}</ref>
'''Cobrowsing''' (short for collaborative browsing), in the context of [[web browsing]], is the joint navigation through the [[World Wide Web]] by two or more people accessing the same web page at the same time.<ref name="collaborative browsing (co-browsing)">{{Cite web|url=http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/definition/collaborative-browsing|title=collaborative browsing (co-browsing)|accessdate=22 September 2014|first=Margaret|last=Rouse|publisher=[[TechTarget]]}}</ref>


==History of co-browsing software==
==History of cobrowsing software==
Early cobrowsing was achieved by local execution of software that had to be installed on the computer of each participant. More advanced tools didn't have to be installed, but still required local execution of software or at least web-browser plug-ins, extensions, or applets. Most tools were limited to a single user that was able to navigate, while the others could only watch. Newer co-browsing solutions no longer require downloads, installations, or plug-ins. Instead, these solutions rely on peer-to-peer connections and [[Document Object Model|DOM]] manipulation.{{cn|date=September 2017}}
Early cobrowsing was achieved by local execution of software that had to be installed on the computer of each participant. More advanced tools didn't have to be installed, but still required local execution of software or at least web-browser plug-ins, extensions, or applets. Most tools were limited to a single user that was able to navigate, while the others could only watch. Newer co-browsing solutions no longer require downloads, installations, or plug-ins. Instead, these solutions rely on peer-to-peer connections and [[Document Object Model|DOM]] manipulation.{{cn|date=September 2017}}


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When used in conjunction with communication channels like live chat, video chat, or voice calls, cobrowsing has been shown to greatly improve both online sales and customer support.{{cn|date=July 2018}}
When used in conjunction with communication channels like live chat, video chat, or voice calls, cobrowsing has been shown to greatly improve both online sales and customer support.{{cn|date=July 2018}}


==Developers of co-browsing software==
==Developers of cobrowsing software==
A number of companies like [[Glance Networks]], [[Pegasystems]] and [[recursivelabs.com|Recursive Labs]] are known for developing software for co-browsing, or have acquired cobrowsing companies. [[Glance Networks]] provided patented cobrowse technology as part of a visual engagement platform. The company has integrations with customer relationship management (CRM) tools, such as [[Salesforce.com|Salesforce]], [[Microsoft Dynamics]], [[Genesys_(company)|Genesys]], [[SAP_SE|SAP]], and [[Zendesk]]. In 2014, [[Oracle Corporation]] purchased LiveLOOK for its co-browsing technology.<ref name=pcworld-cobrowse>{{cite news |author=Chris Kanaracus|title=Oracle buys LiveLOOK for co-browsing technology |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2366180/oracle-buys-livelook-for-cobrowsing-technology.html | work=[[PCWorld]] |location= United States |date=June 20, 2014 |access-date=September 13, 2017}}</ref> Also in 2014, [[Pegasystems]] acquired the co-browsing tool Firefly, which was developed by a startup from [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] funded by [[First Round Capital]].<ref name=tc-mai>{{cite web|last1=Cutler|first1=Kim-Mai|title=Pegasystems Acquires Co-Browsing Tool Firefly, The First Investment By First Round’s Dorm Room Fund|url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/06/09/pegasystems-acquires-co-browsing-tool-firefly-the-first-investment-by-first-rounds-dorm-room-fund/|publisher=[[TechCrunch]]|date=June 9, 2014|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref>
A number of companies like [[Glance Networks]], [[Pegasystems]] and [[recursivelabs.com|Recursive Labs]] are known for developing software for co-browsing, or have acquired cobrowsing companies. [[Glance Networks]] provided patented cobrowse technology as part of a visual engagement platform. The company has integrations with customer relationship management (CRM) tools, such as [[Salesforce.com|Salesforce]], [[Microsoft Dynamics]], [[Genesys_(company)|Genesys]], [[SAP_SE|SAP]], and [[Zendesk]]. In 2014, [[Oracle Corporation]] purchased LiveLOOK for its co-browsing technology.<ref name=pcworld-cobrowse>{{cite news |author=Chris Kanaracus|title=Oracle buys LiveLOOK for co-browsing technology |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2366180/oracle-buys-livelook-for-cobrowsing-technology.html | work=[[PCWorld]] |location= United States |date=June 20, 2014 |access-date=September 13, 2017}}</ref> Also in 2014, [[Pegasystems]] acquired the co-browsing tool Firefly, which was developed by a startup from [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] funded by [[First Round Capital]].<ref name=tc-mai>{{cite web|last1=Cutler|first1=Kim-Mai|title=Pegasystems Acquires Co-Browsing Tool Firefly, The First Investment By First Round’s Dorm Room Fund|url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/06/09/pegasystems-acquires-co-browsing-tool-firefly-the-first-investment-by-first-rounds-dorm-room-fund/|publisher=[[TechCrunch]]|date=June 9, 2014|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref>



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Cobrowsing (short for collaborative browsing), in the context of web browsing, is the joint navigation through the World Wide Web by two or more people accessing the same web page at the same time.[1]

History of cobrowsing software

Early cobrowsing was achieved by local execution of software that had to be installed on the computer of each participant. More advanced tools didn't have to be installed, but still required local execution of software or at least web-browser plug-ins, extensions, or applets. Most tools were limited to a single user that was able to navigate, while the others could only watch. Newer co-browsing solutions no longer require downloads, installations, or plug-ins. Instead, these solutions rely on peer-to-peer connections and DOM manipulation.[citation needed]

Some tools provide very limited cobrowsing by only synchronizing the page location (URL) of the page that should be shared. Full cobrowsing supports automatic synchronization of the browsers' state and content, including frames, portlets, or even content of the form fields and controls. Some tools can even identify complex media objects such as audio and video players and offer capability of synchronous (coordinated) playback with start/pause/stop functionality.[citation needed]

During cobrowsing sessions, some solutions can display multiple labeled cursors. Additionally, some modern cobrowsing solutions will also offer observation capabilities whereby a second person can view a live web browsing session, but not participate in its navigation.[citation needed]

Cobrowsing is difficult to implement due to the essential confidence requirements to share any real-time experience, and strong resistance provided by OS and browser security mechanisms. Cobrowsing technology has many inherent challenges such as page personalizations or sites that require user authentication, but many leading cobrowsing solutions are now able to overcome many of these challenges.[citation needed]

When used in conjunction with communication channels like live chat, video chat, or voice calls, cobrowsing has been shown to greatly improve both online sales and customer support.[citation needed]

Developers of cobrowsing software

A number of companies like Glance Networks, Pegasystems and Recursive Labs are known for developing software for co-browsing, or have acquired cobrowsing companies. Glance Networks provided patented cobrowse technology as part of a visual engagement platform. The company has integrations with customer relationship management (CRM) tools, such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Genesys, SAP, and Zendesk. In 2014, Oracle Corporation purchased LiveLOOK for its co-browsing technology.[2] Also in 2014, Pegasystems acquired the co-browsing tool Firefly, which was developed by a startup from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania funded by First Round Capital.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rouse, Margaret. "collaborative browsing (co-browsing)". TechTarget. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  2. ^ Chris Kanaracus (June 20, 2014). "Oracle buys LiveLOOK for co-browsing technology". PCWorld. United States. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Cutler, Kim-Mai (June 9, 2014). "Pegasystems Acquires Co-Browsing Tool Firefly, The First Investment By First Round's Dorm Room Fund". TechCrunch. Retrieved March 21, 2017.

Further reading

  • Franke, Jörn; Cheng, Bin: "Real-Time Privacy-Preserving Cobrowsing with Element Masking," 17th Conference on Intelligence in Next Generation Networks, Venice, Italy, 2013.