Rocket.Chat server can be run from your own data center or a private cloud. Here are the deployment methods we recommend.

As the sunset date for Skype for Business looms, many organizations still grapple with its impending end. Announced two years ago, the "end of life" phase signifies more than just a transition; it's a critical juncture for IT leaders and C-suite executives to reassess communication tools and data security strategies.

The conflict between privacy rights and state access to information has become a focal point of legal and ethical arguments in an era when data is important. The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data, or CLOUD Act, a law with far-reaching repercussions for persons and organizations, is a crucial factor in this ongoing debate. This law changes the game for how data is handled across borders, impacting our privacy and cybersecurity.

Accessibility is of paramount importance to Rocket.Chat, as we believe that communication tools should be available to all, irrespective of their technical prowess or physical abilities. Accessibility is the cornerstone of our commitment to inclusivity, community and collaboration in regulated organizations. Rocket.Chat recently got BITV 2.0 certified, making it the first-ever collaboration platform to accomplish this feat, not just in Germany but globally.

Mattermost is one of the popular collaboration platforms with advanced messaging and chat functionalities. It is an open-source platform, and its features can be customized to meet different business requirements. Yet, for many privacy-oriented and personalization-focused businesses and organizations, Mattermost has limited capabilities when it comes to scalable external communication with vendors, customers, and more.

Students of today have been brought up in a digital-first world. Not only are they used to instant messaging and chat, but also expect it as an integral part of technology they use. By integrating solutions that enable instant communication via chat for students, universities can meet these expectations head-on.

In the last few years, we’ve seen Rocket.Chat grow from an open source messaging platform to a fully-featured, extensible, secure and compliant collaboration platform used by many of the world’s most regulated and security-conscious industries. As a Commercial Open Source Business, during this time, we have added a wide range of premium capabilities that help organizations work more efficiently, communicate with their customers effectively, and extend Rocket.Chat intelligently.

Imagine you’re at a bookstore and trying to find a book by your favorite author. If you can’t find it, you would start thinking, is it out of stock? Or is it located somewhere else? You wouldn’t want to go write an email or make a phone call and wait endlessly for a response as it is a very simple, basic question. You might lose interest in the purchase and discard the process. This is what happens when customers don’t get quick responses in eCommerce stores.

When military units, dispersed across diverse terrains need to make rapid, coordinated decisions, reliable military chat solutions become indispensable. These systems not only facilitate swift strategy formulation and information dissemination but also uphold stringent security measures. Additionally, these platforms provide vital emotional and psychological support to military personnel, ensuring they remain connected and supported even in the most challenging situations.