MAXQDA TeamCloud is a cloud-based collaboration module for MAXQDA, designed to streamline teamwork in qualitative and mixed methods research projects. It provides a secure environment for sharing project files, managing team workflows, and coordinating collaborative data analysis. TeamCloud integrates directly into MAXQDA, allowing team members to work offline on local copies and synchronize their changes online, supporting both automatic and manual project merges. The solution emphasizes data security and workflow transparency, with features for activity tracking, notifications, and a shared online logbook for project notes and communication.

Key Features

Cycle-based Team Collaboration Enables teams to work on the same data in defined project cycles.

• Team lead initiates and manages project cycles
• Team members download, work offline, and upload results for merge

Offline Work, Online Sync Supports efficient, secure offline work with periodic online synchronization.

• Local project copies for each member
• Only requires internet for upload/download

Secure Cloud Storage Centralized, secure storage for project files and documents.

• 25 GB storage per TeamCloud license
• Controlled access for up to 4 team members per project

Integrated Notifications & Activity Tracking Keeps all members informed of project status and changes.

• Automatic notifications in MAXQDA and via email
• Activity log and import history for transparency

Shared Online Team Logbook Facilitates real-time communication and documentation.

• Central place for notes, questions, and project information
• Accessible by all team members

Flexible Import and Merge Options Team lead can import changes automatically or manually.

• Import history saved as memos for traceability

Benefits

Streamlined Teamwork Simplifies collaborative research workflows and reduces administrative overhead.

• Centralizes project management and communication
• Minimizes risk of version conflicts

Enhanced Data Security Protects sensitive research data with secure storage and offline work.

• Limits data exposure to necessary sync periods
• Reduces risk of data loss or unauthorized access

Transparency and Accountability Improves oversight and documentation of team activities.

• Full activity tracking and import logs
• Real-time updates and notifications