Though absent from the Preview edition I received, I usually look for more integrated management features that let enterprises keep track of the clients they support. At the core of the Groove application is a component called the Transceiver. This component is loaded onto every client machine with which you want to communicate. It could be called the workspace, to put it in Lotus Notes-like terms. Users initially log in to the Transceiver, and then proceed to invite others or be invited in to Shared Spaces.
Users can also work offline.
This component seemed lightweight compared to other groupware applications, and it ran well, even with several other applications running. While they weren't included in this Preview edition, Groove has indicated that other accessories will be available to help with distribution in a corporate environment in which many seats need to be installed. The notion of sharing anything across a network is sure to send shivers up the spine of any network administrator. Luckily, Groove has incorporated security into many different areas of the application. It not only ensures that a Groove client's Shared Space is secured via encryption, but any communication across the network is delivered via a secure mechanism.