From the always innovative minds at Google, comes Google Wave,  a seminal offering that joins various web-based functions — instant messaging, email, social networking, wiki — to inspire and facilitate collaborative efforts.

With an emphasis on communication and teamwork, Google Wave houses multiple protocols within one package, promoting a thread of consistency between participants on a single project.

For a clearer demonstration on the functionality afforded by this new offering, visit here.

Invites to this service are always being introduced, though the wait can be lengthy.

Request an invitation here.