Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

April 2022

13 Telegram Alternatives for Your Secure Messaging Needs

Are you seeking Telegram Alternatives? Then read this blog to learn about alternatives to Telegram and get a quick overview. Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging software that is freeware and cross-platform. End-to-end encrypted video calling, file sharing, VoIP, and other functions are also available. It was released in October 2013 for Android and on 14 August 2013 for iOS. Nikolai and Pavel Durov, who were also the inventors of the Russian online social site RK, launched Telegram in 2013.

Top 5 Indian Super Apps in 2022

Are you exhausted from switching between applications to fulfill different needs, such as buying clothes on Myntra, ordering meals on Zomato, or booking a ride on Ola? Then, you must look into super apps, especially Indian Super apps, which are an aggregation of apps that allow you to manage your everyday tasks from a single app without any exasperation.

Zoom Webinar vs Meeting: Which Platform Works Best for Your Virtual Event?

Hybrid and remote working are increasingly becoming prevalent in today’s world. People can stay productive, connected, and engaged from anywhere with video collaboration solutions, thus they have proved themselves to be very efficient. But for most businesses, the dilemma isn’t if they need a video collaboration, but rather what type of video collaboration suits them the best.

Europe takes a stance: large messaging services will have to open up

Gone are the days when email was the main channel of digital communication. In 2022, messaging apps are the way we all communicate in our personal and professional lives. We use WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Viber, and others to communicate with friends and family. At work, we rely on platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Rocket.Chat. However, some of these messaging platforms have one big disadvantage compared to email - the lack of interoperability (or cross-platform messaging).

How open source software benefits public sector organizations

In the last two decades, digital transformation was one of the overarching trends in the world of business. Due to the constant technological advancements, organizations are always working on adopting new tools and finding better ways to serve customers with higher efficiency. Increased cybersecurity challenges together with the need for flexible solutions have put open source solutions on the map.

The implications of the European Commission's Open Source Strategy

Open source solutions are becoming increasingly popular due to their many benefits. Organizations use them to leverage open source code’s transparency and flexibility. Now, government-related organizations across the world are also adopting open source software. One of the most prominent European Union governing bodies, the European Commission (EC), has been supporting the use of open source for a while.

Introducing Threads in Beta!

Trying to keep track of several conversations in one timeline at once can often feel (and look) like long division! Cross-talk, replies, and reactions make your timeline feel disjointed and messy. It’s less than ideal, especially if you use Element to enhance your productivity. Threads help you separate conversations from the main timeline.

Collaboration Tools: The Guide to Implementing and Cutting the Costs

Following the current world events, your company’s financial health is probably consuming your thoughts more than normal. You can be more cost-effective with your employees, time, and assets by collaborating in innovative ways. Many businesses save money by eliminating the need for several communication apps by using an all-in-one collaboration tool. Using a single tool allows you to focus on other integral parts of your organization.

You Need a Product Strategy with John Kodumal

In this month's "Hacking the Engineering Process" meetup, John Kodumal (CTO and Cofounder at LaunchDarkly) discusses his experience and thoughts on developing a reliable and successful product strategy for an efficient engineering team. This talk is recommended for founders, product leaders, and engineers interested in mapping their work up to strategy.

WhatsApp vs Slack: How Our Team Spotted the Champ

WhatsApp is one of the most famous mobile-first tools. The messenger started out in 2009 as an idea to send notifications to friends. At the moment, 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp for both personal and work-related conversations. The company has recently launched WhatsApp Business – a separate application for small companies. Steady progress in the business communication industry makes WhatsApp a rival for other team chat apps.

4 Major Workplace Communication Styles: Which Is Effective?

Effective Communication is one of the hallmarks of having a successful business. In today's world, with many varying styles and types of Communication, it can be quite hard to distinguish and check which of these are most effective. Oftentimes, businesses don't even know what style of Communication they use in the workplace, as these can grow seemingly unnoticed depending on the culture and the people involved.

You Need a Product Strategy with John Kodumal (Co-Founder and CTO at LaunchDarkly)

Welcome to the "Hacking the Engineering Process" meetup livestream! Join John Kodumal (CTO and Cofounder at LaunchDarkly) as he discusses his experience and thoughts on developing a reliable and successful product strategy for an efficient engineering team. This talk is recommended for founders, product leaders, and engineers interested in mapping their work up to strategy.

How to Improve Developer Productivity for Your Organization

Fostering a developer team that is empowered to consistently and quickly produce their best work is a necessary goal for every software team. But the demands on developer teams to produce more code faster than ever — combined with the challenges of remote work — can create an environment that isn’t conducive to developer productivity. Want to improve developer productivity at your organization?

The 10 Best Video Calling Apps for Businesses

Video calling apps have become an essential part of everyday life, whether personal or business. Everyone, especially during the pandemic, had a strong desire to know the whereabouts of others, which video calls made possible. While some people were evaluating their relatives, friends, etc., health, others were checking their employees' both health and resources to continue with their regular operations while working remotely.

A guide to navigating the Digital Markets Act

A couple of weeks ago the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Europe agreed on the main guidelines for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA is legislation aiming to create a more competitive digital market in Europe by mandating competition-friendly practices from the ‘gatekeepers’ i.e. the largest tech companies (see below for full definition).

Building Product Notifications That Users Love

Product notifications should never spoil a user’s experience—they should contribute to it. Otherwise, users are prone to turn off the notifications. According to Statista, 39% of smartphone users who receive too many notifications turn them off in response. So how do you create product notifications that delight a user no matter how harried? Consider your users and their many different experiences as you design and build your product, not after.

5 open source Intercom alternatives to consider in 2022

Intercom has become an industry standard for talking to customers via live chat. In its 10 year history, Intercom set the bar for customer engagement with SaaS businesses pretty high. However, open source challengers are on the rise. The indisputable advantages of open source software over its proprietary counterparts have experts looking for open source alternatives to Intercom, too.

Does a 4 Day Work Week Actually Work?

Have you heard about the recent workplace buzz? The 4 day work week is a trendy workplace practice that is being talked about a lot. The key goal is to have three days off to achieve a better work-life balance. However, there are differing views on whether the 4 day work week achieves the desired objectives for both employees and the organization.