Slack Outage Underscores Importance of Reliability in Enterprise Messaging Tools

Slack Outage Underscores Importance of Reliability in Enterprise Messaging Tools

All Posts, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Messaging

The day got off to a rocky start and continued down that rocky path for many companies using Slack, which reported a “partial outage” beginning around 9:30 a.m EST on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Primarily affected was Slack’s messaging and chat feature, which was not loading for a portion of users. Although notably, the feature has remained fully operational for some so it’s fair to surmise that this inconsistency in the outage contributed a fair amount of confusion to the equation.

Ephemeral Messaging and its Uses for Business in an Enterprise Messenger App

Ephemeral Messaging and its Uses for Business in an Enterprise Messenger App

All Posts, Enterprise Messaging, Mobile Applications

The term “ephemeral messaging” often brings to mind visions of adulterers and suspicious characters sending text messages and photos that they don’t want the world to see. In fact, that’s how Snapchat originated, although the social media platform has successfully shed its shady roots as it emerged into the mainstream.

The reality is that ephemeral messaging has some very useful and legitimate business applications, making this functionality a good choice for inclusion in an enterprise messaging app. Organizations in a broad array of business sectors can benefit from an ephemeral messaging feature in their messenger app, whether it’s a component of a desktop platform or a companion mobile application.

The Benefits of Using an Enterprise Messaging App for Your Business

The Benefits of Using an Enterprise Messaging App for Your Business

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Many companies take the easy route by opting to use a consumer-grade messaging mobile app such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal. But this strategy can backfire in some costly ways as JPMorgan recently discovered. The company was slapped with $200 million in fines for allowing its staff to use WhatsApp for business-related messages. A messaging mobile app designed for enterprise usage touts some major advantages over a consumer-grade application or other communication tools like email.

7 Traits Found in the Best Enterprise Messaging App Admin Portals

7 Traits Found in the Best Enterprise Messaging App Admin Portals

All Posts, Development Services, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Messaging

DMs are rapidly becoming the preferred method of communication in many companies and organizations, as the succinct, to-the-point messages align well with how we naturally communicate — in short bursts rather than long, drawn-out missives. As with any messaging platform, moderation is essential. But what admin portal features and functionalities should you be looking for in an enterprise messaging app?

Cloud vs Traditional Hosting for Mobile Apps and Enterprise Software Platforms

Cloud vs Traditional Hosting for Mobile Apps and Enterprise Software Platforms

All Posts, Cloud Solutions, Custom Software, Development Services, Enterprise Messaging, Mobile Applications

When building an enterprise mobile app or software platform, it’s easy to focus on features and functionality. But what happens when the development phase is over? You’ll need to decide on precisely where to host the data that comprises your newly-built platform.

Hosting isn’t just for websites; you need to host your mobile app, web-based apps and web-based software interfaces. There are two basic options for hosting your mobile app: traditional hosting and cloud-based hosting. So which is best for your needs?