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{{Infobox software
| name                    = SkyDesktop
| logo                    = [[Image:The_SkyDesktop_Logo.jpg|300px|center]]
| screenshot              = [[Image:A_Screenshot_of_the_SkyDesktop_Interface.jpg|300px|center]]
| caption                 = SkyDesktop Screenshot
| collapsible             =
| author                  =
| developer               = InfoStreet, Inc.
| released                = {{Start date|2012|Early}}
| discontinued            =
| latest release version  = 
| latest release date     = {{Start date and age|2012|11|09}}
| latest preview version  =
| latest preview date     =
| frequently updated      =
| programming language    = [[Ajax]], [[Python]], [[JQuery]]
| operating system        =
| platform                = [[Cross-platform]]
| size                    =
| language                = [[English]]
| status                  = Active
| genre                   = [[Web application]]
| license                 = Commercial licensing [[commercial software]]
| website                 = [http://www.infostreet.com Official SkyDesktop Website]
}}

'''SkyDesktop''' is a free, cross-platform [[web desktop]] developed by InfoStreet, Inc., located in Tarzana, CA.<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.itbriefcase.net/infostreet-unveils-cloud-2-0|publisher=IT Briefcase|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> The official stable launch was November 9, 2012 but has been soft launched since early 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Watch: Cloud Has More Value in Smaller Shops|url=http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|publisher=SD Times|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> SkyDesktop provides a single point of entry for applications hosted in the [[cloud]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Watch: Cloud Has More Value in Smaller Shops|url=http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|publisher=SD Times|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> Designed with small to medium businesses in mind, SkyDesktop mimics the feel, look, and functionality of the [[desktop environment]] of an [[operating system]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Watch: Cloud Has More Value in Smaller Shops|url=http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|publisher=SD Times|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>><ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.itbriefcase.net/infostreet-unveils-cloud-2-0|publisher=IT Briefcase|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> With the help of [[cloud computing]], Skydesktop hosts third party [[applications]] designed to handle [[file management]], [[accounting]], [[collaborative tools]], and integration of the client’s applications and files. SkyDesktop also features a dedicated third party [[app store]] called SkyAppMarket<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/infostreet-unveils-your-cloud-20-suite-1723905.html|publisher=Market Wire|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> as well as [[single sign-on]] capability, called SkySingleSignOn(SkySSO)<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.itbriefcase.net/infostreet-unveils-cloud-2-0|publisher=IT Briefcase|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>  for all [[OpenID]] and [[SAML 2.0]]-based applications and websites.<ref>[ http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|Industry Watch: Cloud has more value in smaller shops]</ref>

== Browser and Operating System Compatibility ==

SkyDesktop is compatible with a variety of [[web browsers]], including [[Microsoft]] [[Internet Explorer]], [[Mozilla Firefox]], [[Apple Safari]], and [[Google Chrome]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Web Desktop|url=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_desktop|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> In addition, SkyDesktop is also compatible with [[Mac OS X]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and [[Linux]] platforms. An internet connection is required, as the front [[end user]] interface of SkyDesktop executes entirely within an Internet browser.<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet Unveils Cloud 2.0|url=[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/infostreet-unveils-skydesktops-cloud-channel-131700316.html|publisher=Yahoo|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> SkyDesktop relies on the programming languages of [[Ajax]], [[Python]], and [[JQuery]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Web Desktop|url=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_desktop|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>


== App Partnerships ==

SkyDesktop features partnerships with various well-known third party app developers such as [[Google]], [[Adobe]], [[Soonr]], and [[Memonic]]. The web-desktop is free, but applications inside the SkyAppMarket are available on a subscription based pricing plan, although many of the applications offer free trials.<ref>{{cite web|title=Soonr Announces Partnership with InfoStreet|url=[http://www.cnbc.com/id/100502519|publisher=CNBC|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> Apps inside the SkyAppMarket fulfill several basic categories: task, project, scheduling, document, employee, and meeting management as well as basic office productivity apps such as [[Google Docs]], Soonr Workplace<ref>{{cite web|title=Soonr Announces Partnership with InfoStreet|url=[http://www.cnbc.com/id/100502519|publisher=CNBC|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>, and SandGlaz. Each app also comes with in-house technical support provided by SkyDesktop.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cloud Computing Desktop Boosts Small Businesses|url=[http://www.smartertechnology.com/c/a/Cloud-Computing/Cloud-Desktop-Boosts-Small-Business/|publisher=Smarter Technology|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>

Partners currently to be found inside the SkyAppMarket include<ref>{{cite web|title=Coming Soon|url=[https://www.infostreet.com/comingsoon/|publisher=InfoStreet|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>: 
{| style="text-align: center; width: 95%" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! App Name
! Developing Company
! Available or Coming Soon
! Category
! Free Trial?
|-
| Toast
| LWebSoft, LLC
| {{Available}}
| Accounting/Invoicing
| {{yes}}
|-
| SignInBlue
| Certatim
| {{Available}}
| E-Signature
| {{Yes}}
|-
| SandGlaz
| SandGlaz
| {{Available}}
| Task Management
| {{Yes}}
|-
| Kashoo
| Kashoo
| {{Available}}
| Accounting
| {{Yes}}
|-
| Meeting Burner
| Meeting Burner
| {{Available}}
| Meetings
| {{Yes}}
|-
| Appointy
| Appointy
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling
| n/a
|-
| eSlip
| eSlip
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Accounting/Invoicing
| n/a
|-
| ShiftPlanning
| ShiftPlanning
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling
| n/a
|-
| Google Docs for Business
| Google
| {{Available}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| Mijura
| Mijura
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Task Management
| n/a
|-
| [[Soonr]] Workplace
| [[Soonr]]
| {{Available}}
| FileSharing and Document Management
| n/a
|-
| Zopim
| Zopim
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Live Web-based Chat
| n/a
|-
| Plan Genius
| Plan Genius
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling/Appointment Management
| n/a
|-
| Neo Certified
| NeoForte Product Solutions
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Secure Email Services
| n/a
|-
| Mango Apps
| Mango Apps
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| [[MindMeister]]
| MeisterLabs
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity/Mind Mapping
| n/a
|-
| Rheo Inventory
| Rheo Inventory
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Inventory Management
| n/a
|-
| Yet Another Meeting
| YAM Labs
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Meeting 
| n/a
|-
| Cake HR
| Cake HR
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Human Resource Management
| n/a
|-
| [[Memonic]]
| [[Memonic]]
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity/Note Taking
| n/a
|-
| BizzMine
| Vivaldi Software Asia PTE LTD
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| OrganisedMinds
| OrganisedMinds
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Business Management
| n/a
|-
| CustomerSure
| CustomerSure
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Customer Management
| n/a
|-
| BookingBug
| BookingBug
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling
| n/a
|-
| B-Drive
| B-Drive
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Document Management
| n/a
|-
| Pica Pica
| Pica Pica
| {{Coming Soon}}
| CRM
| n/a
|-
| FrontDesk Anywhere
| FrontDesk Anywhere
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Property Management
| n/a
|-
| CanGrade
| CanGrade
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Hiring & Employee Management
| n/a
|-
| RescueTime
| RescueTime
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Time Management
| n/a
|-
| Gravity Dev
| Gravity Dev, LLC
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Project Management
| n/a
|-
| Zynchro
| Zynchro Tech
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Social Networking
| n/a
|-
| Quandora
| Quandora Corp
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Knowledge Software
| n/a
|-
| Go Encrypt It
| SLR Software
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Security⏎
'''SkyDesktop''' is a free cross-platform [[web desktop]] that was developed by InfoStreet, Inc., located in Tarzana, CA with small to medium businesses in mind.<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.itbriefcase.net/infostreet-unveils-cloud-2-0|publisher=IT Briefcase|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>The official stable launch was November 9, 2012 but SkyDesktop has been soft-launched since early 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Watch: Cloud Has More Value in Smaller Shops|url=http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|publisher=SD Times|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> SkyDesktop is a single point of entry to applications hosted in the [[cloud]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Watch: Cloud Has More Value in Smaller Shops|url=http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|publisher=SD Times|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> and mimics the look, feel, and functionality of the [[desktop environment]] of an [[operating system]].<ref>{cite web|title=Cloud Computing Boosts Small Business|url=http://www.smartertechnology.com/c/a/Cloud-Computing/Cloud-Desktop-Boosts-Small-Business/|accessdate=1 March 2013</ref> SkyDesktop delivers a desktop environment with the help of [[cloud computing]], and hosts third-party [[applications]] designed to handle [[file management]], [[accounting]], [[collaborative tools]], and integration of the client’s applications and files.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Watch: Cloud Has More Value in Smaller Shops|url=http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|publisher=SD Times|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.itbriefcase.net/infostreet-unveils-cloud-2-0|publisher=IT Briefcase|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> SkyDesktop features a dedicated third-party [[application store]] called SkyAppMarket<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/infostreet-unveils-your-cloud-20-suite-1723905.html|publisher=Market Wire|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> as well as a [[single sign-on]] interface, called SkySingleSignOn(SkySSO)<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet unveils Cloud 2.0|url=http://www.itbriefcase.net/infostreet-unveils-cloud-2-0|publisher=IT Briefcase|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> which integrates [[OpenID]] and [[SAML 2.0]]-based applications and websites.<ref>[http://www.sdtimes.com/link/36469|Industry Watch: Cloud has more value in smaller shops]</ref>

== Browser and Operating System Compatibility ==

SkyDesktop supports a variety of [[Web browsers]] including [[Microsoft]] [[Internet Explorer]], [[Mozilla Firefox]],
[[Apple Safari]], and [[Google Chrome]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Web Desktop|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_desktop|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> In addition, SkyDesktop is also compatible with [[Mac OS X]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and [[Linux]] operating systems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Web Desktop|url=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_desktop|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> The front-end user interface of SkyDesktop executes entirely within an Internet browser, requiring an Internet connection.<ref>{{cite web|title=InfoStreet Unveils Cloud 2.0|url=[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/infostreet-unveils-skydesktops-cloud-channel-131700316.html|publisher=Yahoo|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> SkyDesktop relies on the
programming languages of [[Ajax]], [[Python]], and [[JQuery]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Web Desktop|url=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_desktop|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>


== App Partnerships ==

SkyDesktop features partnerships with various well-known, third-party app developers such
as [[Google]], [[Adobe]], [[Soonr]], and [[Memonic]]. The Web-based desktop is free but the applications
inside the SkyAppMarket are available on a subscription-based pricing plan,<ref>{{cite web|title=Soonr Announces Partnership with InfoStreet|url=[http://www.cnbc.com/id/100502519|publisher=CNBC|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref> with many offering free trials. The apps inside the SkyAppMarket fulfill several basic categories: task management, project management, scheduling, document editing and storage, employee management, and online meetings, as well as basic office productivity apps like [[Google Docs]], Soonr Workplace<ref>{{cite web|title=Soonr Announces Partnership with InfoStreet|url=[http://www.cnbc.com/id/100502519|publisher=CNBC|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>, and SandGlaz. Each app also comes with in-house technical support provided by SkyDesktop.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cloud Computing Desktop Boosts Small Businesses|url=[http://www.smartertechnology.com/c/a/Cloud-Computing/Cloud-Desktop-Boosts-Small-Business/|publisher=Smarter Technology|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>

Partners currently to be found inside the SkyAppMarket include:<ref>{{cite web|title=Coming Soon|url=[https://www.infostreet.com/comingsoon/|publisher=InfoStreet|accessdate=1 March 2013}}[|]</ref>: 
{| style="text-align: center; width: 95%" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! App Name
! Developing Company
! Available or Coming Soon
! Category
! Free Trial?
|-
| Google Docs for Business
| Google
| {{Available}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| Kashoo
| Kashoo
| {{Available}}
| Accounting
| {{Yes}}
|-
| Meeting Burner
| Meeting Burner
| {{Available}}
| Meetings
| {{Yes}}
|-
| SandGlaz
| SandGlaz
| {{Available}}
| Task Management
| {{Yes}}
|-
| SignInBlue
| Certatim
| {{Available}}
| E-Signature
| {{Yes}}
|-
| [[Soonr]] Workplace
| [[Soonr]]
| {{Available}}
| FileSharing and Document Management
| n/a
|-
| Toast
| LWebSoft, LLC
| {{Available}}
| Accounting/Invoicing
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[Adobe]]
| [[Adobe]]
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| Annotary
| Annotary
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| Appointy
| Appointy
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling
| n/a
|-
| B-Drive
| B-Drive
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Document Management
| n/a
|-
| BizzMine
| Vivaldi Software Asia PTE LTD
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| BookingBug
| BookingBug
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling
| n/a
|-
| Cake HR
| Cake HR
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Human Resource Management
| n/a
|-
| CanGrade
| CanGrade
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Hiring & Employee Management
| n/a
|-
| [[Check Point]]
| CheckPoint Software Technologies Ltd.
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Security
| n/a
|-
| CustomerSure
| CustomerSure
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Customer Management
| n/a
|-
| eSlip
| eSlip
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Accounting/Invoicing
| n/a
|-
| FrontDesk Anywhere
| FrontDesk Anywhere
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Property Management
| n/a
|-
| Go Encrypt It
| SLR Software
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Security
| n/a
|-
| Gravity Dev
| Gravity Dev, LLC
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Project Management
| n/a
|-
| Mango Apps
| Mango Apps
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| [[Memonic]]
| [[Memonic]]
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity/Note Taking
| n/a
|-
| Mijura
| Mijura
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Task Management
| n/a
|-
| [[MindMeister]]
| MeisterLabs
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity/Mind Mapping
| n/a
|-
| Neo Certified
| NeoForte Product Solutions
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Secure Email Services
| n/a
|-
| OrganisedMinds
| OrganisedMinds
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Business Management
| n/a
|-
| Pica Pica
| Pica Pica
| {{Coming Soon}}
| CRM
| n/a
|-
| Plan Genius
| Plan Genius
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling/Appointment Management
| n/a
|-
| Quandora
| Quandora Corp
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Knowledge Software
| n/a
|-
| Ragic
| Ragic
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Database Management
| n/a
|-
| RescueTime
| RescueTime
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Time Management
| n/a
|-
| Rheo Inventory
| Rheo Inventory
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Inventory Management
| n/a
|-
| Second CRM
| Soft SOlvers Solutions Sdn Bhd
| {{Coming Soon}}
| CRM
| n/a
|-
| ShiftPlanning
| ShiftPlanning
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Scheduling
| n/a
|-
| Simple Booklet
| Simple Booklet
| {{Coming Soon}}
| eBooklet Creator
| n/a
|-
| WorkVoices
| WorkVoices BV
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Social Networking and Microblogging
| n/a
|-
| [[Adobe]]
| [[Adobe]]
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office ProductivityYet Another Meeting
| YAM Labs
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Meeting 
| n/a
|-
| Zilicus
| Zilicus
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Project Management
| n/a
|-
| Ragic
| Ragic
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Database Management
| n/a
|-
| Second CRM
| Soft SOlvers Solutions Sdn Bhd
| {{Coming Soon}}
| CRM
| n/a
|-
| Annotary
| Annotary
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Office Productivity
| n/a
|-
| [[Check Point]]
| CheckPoint Software Technologies Ltd.
| {{Coming Soon}}
| SecurityZopim
| Zopim
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Live Web-based Chat
| n/a
|-
| Zynchro
| Zynchro Tech
| {{Coming Soon}}
| Social Networking
| n/a
|}

==See also==
* [[Web desktop]]
* [[Web portal]]
* [[Web Operating System]]
* [[Web 2.0]]
* [[Web application]]
* [[Application Store]]
* [[Application]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.skydestkop.com/ SkyDesktop official home page]
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