A startup based in the Innovation Center of the Compiegne Technological University in France has developed software that facilitates remote teamwork, which has become necessary in light of the outbreak of the Coronavirus.

Its software is approved by companies such as Sanofi, Michelin and Airbus.

In a report published in the French newspaper L'Epicée, Stephanie Forestier said that Ubikey launched an innovative and interactive program suitable for remote work that enables employees to work on the same document simultaneously, discuss development of goals and exchange ideas.

Founded in 2015, YubiKey specializes in touch panels before designing interactive tables, and the health crisis has pushed it further.

The writer quoted the director of the financial and commercial department, Julian Bellinger, that "the demand for touch screens has decreased due to the evacuation of offices and the lack of attendance at work meetings, which necessitated finding a solution. The new goal was to achieve remote communication by means of a computer or smartphone and synchronize work teams Remote better. "

The company is headquartered in the Innovation Center of Compiegne Technological University, a branch of the College of Engineering founded by Atman Kindera, a professor and researcher.

The company has been trusted by major R&D groups and manufacturing companies such as Sanofi, Michelin and National Railways.

This startup has about 30 high-profile clients attracting half of them less than a year ago.

"When visiting their offices, we were surprised to see small papers affixed everywhere, even though these companies are developing missiles and communications equipment for the army," says the company's chief financial officer.

The program developed by this company was a boon to Ariane Group director John Mark Morgon, who said, “During the health crisis, a protocol was adopted within the company that limits contact and handling things like small paperwork. It represents a long-term solution that can be adopted even after the end. Through this crisis, I can follow up the work directly or remotely. "

YubiKey received a lot of attention at the recent CES in Las Vegas last January, which showcases new global technologies.

The teamwork tool is used by about a thousand users per month, and it aims to exceed 2,500 users by next December.