What is Collabratec (CT)?
IEEE Collabratec (CT) is an integrated online community platform where technology professionals, especially engineers, can discover, connect and collaborate --- all in one central hub.
The IEEE Collabratec platform is available to all technology-minded professionals. IEEE Members receive added benefits and expanded functionality (more below). IEEE Collabratec is Mobile Responsive!
Visit the IEEE Collabratec Users Forum* to ask questions and engage with others including staff to learn more about the platform features.
*** Multiple Phases of Site Refresh / Improved Navigation began in August 2023 and is still underway - 4th phase was implemented on April 19 2024. Release version 12.0.1 was implemented in May 2024. ***
Video Guided Tour Available (on right; For Mobile, Scroll down); Blue Underscored Links below provide direct access to platform.
IEEE Collabratec provides the ability to:
View your profile, your professional identity!
Find all of your customized IEEE Section information at the touch of a button.
Showcase key accomplishments, strengths and expertise
Highlight past and present volunteer positions (Certificates now available for viewing, downloading and printing!)
Connect with global technology professionals by technical interests, IEEE-affiliations, authorship, region and more!
Engage in conversation in Community forums* focused on technical and other important subject matter, such as: IEEE WIE Global Network (Women In Engineering), Artificial Intelligence, Membership, Entrepreneurship, plus many more!
Brainstorm, plan and collaborate in user-created shared workspaces (formerly groups).
Workspaces provide file storage and archiving capability, shared-editing as well as a project management tool.
Post technical articles and event-related multimedia to spark discussion.
Access robust networking, collaboration, and authoring tools specifically suited for technology-minded professionals.
Upload your CV/resume to help find your next career opportunity. (See Opportunities section of this User Guide for more information).
Search for and stream relevant events using the many available event filters.
For IEEE Members:
Download and print your Member and Society Certificates right from your profile!
Find other IEEE Members using the exclusive IEEE Member Directory under the People tab.
Find or become a mentor** to accelerate your career development or guide others from your experience.
Find all of your customized IEEE Section information at the touch of a button.
Highlight past and present volunteer positions
Join exclusive communities based on IEEE or technical society membership.
View your IEEE member grade badge and Membership Milestone.
Take advantage of expanded workspaces where you can develop your research and projects.
Join the IEEE Membership forum to ask questions and learn about exclusive offers.
Requirements:
IEEE Collabratec can be accessed from a compatible browser and is mobile-responsive (see 'Mobile' tab on the menu). Supported browsers:
Internet Explorer 10
Mozilla Firefox 27
Safari 7
Chrome (update enabled)
The following options must also be activated within the browser:
Cookies
JavaScript
CSS styles
Top (blue) Navigation (see Image 1 ):
Ever-present access to the functions as shown in the screenshot
Home Activity Page (see Image 2 ):
Home Activity Feed: Consolidates all of your activity in one feed including activity from: Communities you have joined; Workspaces you own and have joined; your Network; select IEEE-TV videos and IEEE Spectrum articles; Featured pinned posts like announcements or polls
Member Console displayed on left rail including Profile crest and access, Membership Milestone and one-click direct access to important functions
Trending posts in communities on right rail
Dashboard (see Image 3 ):
Favorites - Workspaces you have own/joined and Communities which you have Favorited appear as icons on top for quick access
Favorites - others will provide direct links to Workspaces you have own/joined and Communities you own appear on middle lower section
Workspaces/Communities- you have own/joined and Communities you own appear on middle lower section
Pending Actions - notifications for which an action is required is displayed
Custom Networks - Create/Edit/View custom networks of selected users to allow sharing content and sending group messages
Member Console - is shown as with the Home Activity Page
My Badges - A list of the badges you have earned is shown.
Improvements to the Platform based on your feedback :
2023: All Sections hub pages now available; Mentoring process significantly improved on Career Services page; Profile Quickview popup added throughout platform (profile info becomes available without navigating away from current position); Workspaces default to Google Drive as Collabratec partition (to facilitate shared file editing); HKN Membership added to profile
2022: New Home Button added; Messaging improvements including filter addition; New Polling function; Bulk Folder Upload capability; Community Ambassador tags; Shared File Editing process link and indicator; Improved File Upload; Expanded Communication Preference Settings; Easy Sharing IEEE Spectrum articles and IEEE-TV videos to Communities using pre-populated Subject Lines; Archival Workspaces.
- 2021: New Dashboard features - Ability to add Favorite Workspaces and Communities; Pending Actions section (see separate tab for these features); New co-owner role and moderator assignment UI streamlined; Community nesting + Project Track project management tool added to workspaces (see workspaces for more info);
<See Release History for additional information on improvements/enhancements>
NEW Top Nav Phase 1- 09 August 2023
Basic Overview Video as of May 2022
Note: Video does not include 'Home' button added in late 2022
Use case video - several members discuss their use on Collabratec
Image 1: Top Navigation Bar
Image 2: Home Activity Page
Image 3: Previous Dashboard - Pending Actions, Custom Networks, Opportunities pods moving to Home Activity page on 26 Oct. as shown above; Favorites as shown by tab- full page in Dec release
