Collaborative Tools for the LHC: Update On Recent Activities

I report on current activities in the domain of Collaborative Tools, focusing on development for the LHC collaborations [1] and HENP (High Energy and Nuclear Physics), in general, including audio and video conferencing, web archiving, and secure collaborative environments. This note addresses the follow-up to the LCG RTAG 12 Final Report [2] (presented at CHEP 2006 [3]), including formation of the RCTF (Remote Collaboration Task Force) to steer planning and development, installation of prototype facilities at CERN, and funding scenarios. I also summarize the Shaping Collaboration [4] conference held in Geneva in December 2006, and discuss issues facing the LHC collaborations in the coming years.