Element-IT released Web file manager for educational organisations (Active Directory users). HTTP Commander is a web based file manager that is really popular among a lot of educational organisations. This solution allows students and teachers to access their files remotely using only a web browser or a smartphone. The application can be installed on the Windows server easily and the access to existing folders of the network of an educational organization (general or private folders) for the Active Directory users is provided. Along with the main operations with files the application allows to edit documents on-line using MS Office or Openoffice.org, and also viewing in Google Doc. There is also the integration with popular file sync and storage service Dropbox.com. The application works in most of browsers in Windows, Mac OS and smartphones or touchpad devices. The application works with existing file system, users and groups. No need to change NTFS permissions or make changes in ActiveDirectory to use it. Access settings for 1000+ users takes 5 minutes. Users can choose any of 52 languages.

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Sergey Prunsky Element-IT Software specializes in development of file upload controls and web-based file management solutions. Founded in 2002, Element-IT has a lot of customers worldwide.