If you need secure file access and collaboration but don't have an appropriate intranet area available, vVault is an attractive alternative. This is a Web based hard drive that allows each user up to 25MB of free space. Files of many types can be stored privately or shared with a workgroup. Portability, flexibility, and accessibility are key with vVault. You can send stored files to any email address or fax machine of your choosing and access the files with a regular Web browser, wireless enabled handheld, or Web enabled cell phone.

You can find out more about vVault at http://www.vvault.com.

While these tools are far from being all-inclusive, they provide solutions for relatively quick and easy enterprise handsizing deployment. Depending upon your needs, philosophies, and purpose, your organization may or may not be able to implement the above suggestions. Even if you're not able to use any of them, it's probably a good idea to review them fully. This will give you a starting point for evaluating your organizational needs and provide you with ideas for your own handsizing strategy planning.

Soon, in another installment of this series, we'll review handsizing hardware and accessory options and delve into the pros and cons of custom application options.

Kathy Burns has been writing for over 15 years and has columns in a number of publications. Questions, comments and suggestions on her handsizing column are welcome and can be directed to PPENT@palmpilotfiles.com. In addition to writing, Kathy runs a large Palm OS-related Web site. You can browse the site at http://www.palmpilotfiles.com or view additional articles by Kathy at http://www.sasezpublications.com.