# Selective Collaboration Apps GigJam Helps You Share Relevant and Pertinent Sections Of Documents By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-app References: [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/news/gigjam-microsofts-new-collaboration-app-is-now-available-to-everyone/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-gigjam/id1095440908?mt=8) GigJam is a truly useful and well designed collaboration app, developed by none other than [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-platforms) and targeted towards users on all the popular smartphone and tablet platforms, that is designed to make it easier than ever for users to [share documents and collaborate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slideoo-10) on them with friends, colleagues and partners. What makes this particular collaboration app stand out in the increasingly crowded field of shared work apps is the fact that it allows users to selectively share pertinent sections of documents rather than forcing them to share content in an 'all or nothing' manner. This means more efficient and targeted sharing, with a view to increasing productivity. By making it possible for you to share only pertinent, relevant and high-priority sections of documents with collaborators, GigJam ensures that your work proceeds in a streamlined and organized fashion, by allowing people to direct their energies where they're most needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Selective Collaboration:** GigJam's selective sharing feature presents an opportunity for collaboration apps to incorporate smart sharing that can streamline productivity. - **Targeted Sharing:** GigJam's emphasis on sharing relevant sections of documents provides an opportunity for new document sharing apps with targeted sharing capabilities. - **Productivity Enhancement:** GigJam's focus on efficiency in document collaboration presents opportunities for productivity enhancement software. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collaboration Apps:** The rise of selective collaboration features in apps like GigJam sets a trend for improved collaboration in productivity and project management apps. - **Document Sharing:** GigJam's feature of sharing relevant parts of a document sets a trend for apps in the document sharing industry to incorporate targeted sharing features. - **Productivity Software:** GigJam's focus on innovative document collaboration presents opportunities for productivity software such as project management and task management software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Workspace Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newspace.md) - [Collaborative Professional Checklist Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popshare-app.md) - [Consolidated Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-platforms.md) - [In-Document Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverseone.md) - [Unified Collaboration Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-collaboration.md) - [Team Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamhubcom.md) - [Real-Time Music Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammin.md) - [Collaborative Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planira.md) - [Streamlined Project Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-management-apps.md)