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Google Chat vs Slack: Can Google's Team Chat Compete Against the Market Leader?

While Google Chat might not be the newest feature in the Google Suite, it’s still a top choice for team chat apps. Its seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem makes it really easy to use, which is why it’s a great choice for anyone who uses Google services. Google Chat is still seen as an effective chat application in the market. If you’ve been following our blog, you may have noticed that we love comparing team chat apps in our team chat wars.

Zoom vs Skype: Which Video Chat App is Better for Your Team?

Remote work has become the norm. However, the need for meetings and discussions of working issues has not disappeared. Therefore, an important question arose: which program is better? The leaders are Skype and Zoom. We compared them by key settings and found a lot of useful things. By the way, the videoconferencing market is growing. According to studies, its volume will exceed $20 billion by 2024.

The Importance of Mitigating Cloud Dependency Risks in UK Government

In a rapidly evolving world, the threats to business continuity are more pressing than ever. Just five years ago, few could have predicted the scale of geopolitical conflict in Europe or the alarming trend of undersea communication cables being severed. Today, these risks make it imperative for UK government organisations to reassess their business continuity planning, particularly for critical communications.

Free software needs free thinking

I recently participated in discussions at Open Forum Europe’s EU Open Source Policy Summit, FOSDEM and Open UK’s State of Open conference. All of these discussions touched on how governments and open source vendors need to work together and, specifically, how public sector organisations can help fund open source development.

22 Best Project Management Tools for Teams

Project management is a critical part of business processes. Without the right project management app, tasks can quickly fall behind schedule, leading to missed deadlines and increased stress for team members. Teams’ project management tools play a vital role in streamlining communication, efficiently allocating resources, and tracking progress in real time.

The All-in-One Messaging Solution for Student Success

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, effective communication plays a crucial role in students' academic journeys. From managing group projects to staying connected with classmates and instructors, students need a reliable platform to keep everything organized and efficient. Enter Troop Messenger, the ultimate messaging solution designed to streamline communication, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration among students.

What to Look for in a Skype for Business Alternative

On Oct. 15, 2025, Microsoft will stop providing support for Skype for Business. If your organization still uses Skype for Business to collaborate, you need to immediately start thinking about moving to a new collaboration platform. Otherwise, you risk communication disruptions, frustrating your employees, and exposing your organization to additional security vulnerabilities, among other risks.

Slack Pricing: How Much Does Slack Cost and How to Pay Less?

Although Slack is generally loved, there are a few complaints that we all have about it. Primarily, the price. It’s not the most expensive team chat app out there, but certainly not the cheapest either. This is the number one complaint you get when browsing social media for feedback on Slack. As you’ll find out, Slack can cost a pretty penny. But is that money really well spent? In this piece, we’ll take a look at the cost of Slack.