Another added feature within the Documents tool, called Press Clips, provides a searchable online archive of all cataloged press clips saved as either URLs or document files and can be turned into a competitive analysis tool by inserting competitors' press releases as well. Taking it to the wireless realm Wireless features also were added in Version 2.0. Modeled after wireless device calendars, KickFire's Calendar, as well as its Contacts function, contains synchronization features to MS Outlook and Palm-enabled devices. Synchronization requires the user to download a piece of client software similar to the HotSync manager used by Palm. Once data is downloaded to the client PC, it takes approximately a minute to configure.
Users opt to sync Calendar or Contacts or both.
Bundled within the product, two partnerships expand the functionality of KickFire. With WebEx, KickFire is able to provide real-time conferencing from within a Portal. Overall, KickFire 2.0 does a good job of eliminating the complexities of the initial set-up of a project management system, while providing robust functionality and trracking features for the marketing sector in a single hosted environment. Marketing departments will easily see an increase in productivity and faster delivery of project results with KickFire. Click to Download.