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November 2022

8 strategies to ensure communication security

The rise of modern technologies enabled people to communicate more easily than ever before. We communicate in a variety of channels, like chat, voice and video calls, and emails. However, the new, digital ways to communicate also made communication security and data privacy big concerns for all parties involved.

Cloud vs. on-premise security: Who wins?

Software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based tools have become critical for companies to stay competitive and agile. Modern Saas tools, like Salesforce, have become crucial for companies to collaborate efficiently. Public cloud providers have made it easy for businesses to use these tools. However, this shift to the cloud has led to some serious cybersecurity challenges. The data security parameters have shifted from traditional, on-premise security to cloud-first.

Guide on Writing Tasks with Quadrants for Better Time Management Matrix

Sometimes you work all day long, managing to do a lot of things, spinning like a squirrel in a wheel, but the result is only fatigue with no satisfaction. It is unclear how all this work heroism has brought you closer to your goal. In time management, it is called the problem of goal-setting, and its consequences can be the most devastating. Life turns into a grueling marathon with rare breaks and incomprehensible results.

12 Different Ways to Empower your Team and Grow your Business

Gone are the days when managers had to be the sole decision-makers, and their employees followed without question. Today, organizations are opting to take a more collaborative approach by empowering their employees to participate in decision-making. Empowering your employees has many benefits, including better collaboration, increased engagement, and high productivity. It also lets you focus on other important tasks to grow your business without micromanaging everything.

Element in Deloitte's Fast 50!

We’re absolutely ‘Deloitte-d’ to announce that Element was recognised not once, but twice(!) in the 2022 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50! Element was ranked 3rd in Deloitte’s UK Technology Women in Leadership category, and came 22nd amongst the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over the last four years, and whether the company is led by a woman; or at least 50% of the founding team is female.

What Are The Examples Of Effective Team Dynamics in 2023?

Creating an environment that encourages collaboration is key to a successful company culture, but it’s also important to have a good balance of power on your team. You don’t want one person to feel like they’re being treated unfairly by the rest of the staff—but if everyone feels like they’re equal stakeholders, you’ll find yourself with a cohesive team that works together seamlessly. The best way to achieve this is through dialogue.

How the City of Cologne is leading the way in delivering secure and compliant digital collaboration

Government agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize their IT systems, provide better employee hybrid experiences and deliver affordable digital services to their citizens. In this immersive live session, Rene Jahnke, Solution Architect at the City of Cologne, will share how a 2,000-year-old city is driving digital transformation while ensuring data protection.

Zulip 6.0: Threaded open-source team chat

We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 6.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to help people collaborate to solve any challenge. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Fortune 500 companies, leading open-source projects, and thousands of other organizations use Zulip every day.

The 6 best HIPAA-compliant patient communication platforms

Patient communication platforms are management systems that pull every bit of information about patients (including all previous communication) located in multiple channels in a single window. Clinics and other healthcare-related businesses use them to improve patient experience and increase operational efficiency. Today, patients want a different way of communicating with their healthcare providers.

The 10 best communication tools for enterprise businesses

Running an enterprise is no walk in the park. It could get overwhelming with more workforce, resources, and bigger goals. Streamlining communication and ensuring transparency can help smoothen enterprise businesses' workflow. This is where your choice of enterprise communication tools comes in. Ensuring smooth dialogue in an enterprise might seem like a mammoth task, but it isn’t impossible.

9 Ways to Motivate Your Team and Celebrate Success Together

The accomplishment of an important goal in an organization calls for a big celebration. So is the substantial contribution of a team member towards the bottom line of the firm. However, managers are often too busy to notice such endeavors and gestures of the team members. This can demotivate the team and drag down productivity. Therefore, remember to say thank you and celebrate wins.

What are Time Logs? How Can They Improve a Company's Efficiency?

They say that time is the most important and valuable resource a business has. And if your people don’t know how to utilize it correctly, it will significantly affect productivity and performance. As an entrepreneur, keeping an accurate account of time is extremely important to your business's success. So, do you know how much time your employees spend on their jobs? How well do they make use of the time you give them?

All You Need To Know About Succession Planning

Did you know that only 49% of leaders are sure they can plan for the next leader in a clear and consistent way? Not that I blame them – making succession plans can be a task. That’s why knowledge of succession planning is absolutely necessary. Every forward-looking business owner wants to see their businesses continue to thrive long after their active years. Who doesn’t? They also don’t want their business to collapse due to the sudden exit of a crucial team member.

Why is zero trust a good thing when it comes to cybersecurity?

Today’s cybersecurity environment is complex. As it seems that the world is becoming more open and trusting, organizations are doubling down on security measures. A zero-trust approach is common among security-oriented organizations. Why is zero trust a good thing? We’ve asked an expert: Ian Mortimer, Senior VP of Technology at Pexip. There are countless important conversations, critical decisions, and strategic discussions happening right now over video technology.

5 best unified communications software systems

Have you ever wondered about the importance of unified communications software for your organization? After the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more companies are accepting hybrid or remote approaches to working, fueling the need for secure and reliable unified communications software to increase team productivity. How teams interact with each other and communicate with customers has become more complex. This article outlines the best unified communications software for your organization.

Three Types of CRM Software You Should Know

Customer relationship management (CRM) tools make it easy for brands to manage customer interactions and strengthen relationships. These tools help streamline communications and give you insight into your customers' needs. This way, you can develop strategies tailored to your customers’ needs. Besides, you may find many Salesforce Alternatives for CRM out there in the market that are affordable and fit your ecosystem.

Organizational security: How to keep your data safe?

Online business risks are ever-increasing as we move further into the digital age. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly common, so taking proactive steps to reduce attacks is important. One way to do this is by implementing a robust organizational security policy that covers all possible vulnerabilities. Data security is essential for businesses that deal with sensitive information regularly.