Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

May 2024

Maximizing productivity in supply chain management with technology

Supply chain management, a vital component of any company, may have a big influence on general profitability and productivity. In the very competitive and fast-paced business world of today, businesses are always seeking methods to enhance their supply chain processes and gain a competitive advantage. Using technology to this end is one of the best approaches.

Boosting Team Productivity: The Role of Time Tracking Tools in Modern Workspaces

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance team performance and streamline operations. One such innovation is the implementation of time-tracking tools. These tools have become indispensable in modern workspaces, offering numerous benefits beyond simply keeping track of hours worked.

ESS 24.05: now with Element Desktop MSIs!

In our most recent version of ESS 24.05 we’re pleased to offer a Windows MSI (Microsoft Installer) build of Element Desktop. Many larger customers prefer MSI files for software installation. They can automate deployments across many devices, ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort. As well as MSI builds we’ve also enhanced the way our message notifications work for all users. And we’ve improved Group Sync: our advanced identity and access management tool for IT administrators.

Why is prioritizing citizen experience crucial for governments?

In today's fiercely competitive business world, attracting and retaining customers is no simple feat. Companies that fail to grasp the value of providing a smooth and efficient customer experience (CX) run the risk of losing out to rivals who understand that good service is defined by the customer and not the company. Nearly 66% of organizations that focus on customer experience report higher retention rates.

How Effective Communication Tools Can Drive Team Productivity?

With the rise of remote and hybrid work, many of the things that were long held dear by companies, such as cohesiveness, loyalty, and a chain of command have all started coming apart, with massive long-term ramifications. This is because the traditional ethos of internal communication, which involved memos and emails, is no longer befitting this new age, bringing forth a string of new apps and solutions to pick up the slack “pun intended!” First up, why bother with communication tools at all?

6 Productive things to do: Gain More and Lose Less

It’s not always obvious what kills your productivity or even goes beyond that to become a part of toxic productivity. According to a CareerBuilder survey, about 75 percent of employers say that more than two hours of efficient work are lost every day. It may get difficult to strike the balance between creating a collaborative environment and respecting the need for focus. Sometimes, the balance is disrupted so much that it leads employees toward toxic productivity.

Top 4 benefits of police live chat to know about

Effective communication between the police and the public is fundamental to maintaining community safety and fostering trust. However, traditional channels of communication, such as calls or in-person meetings, present challenges like long wait times and restricted accessibility. Considering these problems, law enforcement agencies have begun integrating modern means of communication, including live chat, to revolutionize communication with the public.

Self-hosting keeps your private data out of AI models

Last week, Slack’s users realized that under the company’s terms of service, their private data could be used to train artificial-intelligence models. This came as a shock: chat messages convey sensitive company data, and LLMs(large language models, the category of AI models that includes ChatGPT) are known to leak the data they are trained on.

Why Understanding Customer Engagement Matters for B2B Collaboration Platforms

Why should B2B companies care about customer engagement on their collaboration platforms? Well, the truth is that the efficiency of internal tools is directly influenced by how engaging they are for users. Simply put, a platform that's easy and enjoyable to use encourages frequent use and deepens user investment - all of which are essential for any B2B enterprise aiming to thrive.

From conversation to action: How AI-powered workflows are transforming workplace collaboration

Mattermost is at the forefront of providing a seamless platform for teams to connect and collaborate. Our AI assistant, Mattermost AI Copilot, has already proven invaluable, automating tasks and answering questions with conversational ease. But we’re envisioning a world where Copilot can do more than just chat. Today, we’re exploring an experimental fork of the Mattermost AI Copilot in a cloud demo environment.

Why is collaboration between government and private sector organizations vital?

In the fast-paced world of technological growth, where invention drives progress, the government and private sector organizations must collaborate. By collaborating, these industries have the potential to create a future where technology progress is easily matched with the needs of people, companies, and society at large. One such example of collaboration is Brazil.

How we built Slack AI to be secure and private

Editor’s note: This was originally published on Slack’s engineering blog. At Slack, we’ve long been conservative technologists. In other words, when we invest in leveraging a new category of infrastructure, we do it rigorously. We’ve done this since we debuted machine learning-powered features in 2016, and we’ve developed a robust process and skilled team in the space.

How Slack protects your data when using machine learning and AI

We recently heard from some in the Slack community that our published privacy principles weren’t clear enough and could create misunderstandings about how we use customer data in Slack. We value the feedback, and as we looked at the language on our website, we realised that they were right. We could have done a better job of explaining our approach, especially regarding the differences in how data is used for traditional machine learning (ML) models and in generative AI.

Product Roundup: What's new in Rocket.Chat 6.8

Accessibility is not just a mere add-on, but a defining facet of Rocket.Chat. In order to ensure no one is left behind in the digital dialogue, we’ve made our platform easier to use and more accessible in this latest version. We firmly believe that communication shouldn't discriminate; it should be made accessible to everyone, taking into account differing technical competencies and physical capabilities. As we move into the second quarter of the year, we keep up the pace.

What is a citizen service platform? 6 best tools in 2024

At their core, government agencies function to deliver effective public services to the citizens. Its services and programs help people meet basic needs, respond to crises, address health and public safety concerns, and grow economically. The quality of these services plays a crucial role in shaping public trust. Whether it is about paying taxes or renewing a license, citizens expect transparent pathways, responsive services, and easily accessible citizen service platforms.

Resetting the server-side key backup

The server-side key backup is an encrypted copy of your Matrix client’s message keys, securely stored on your Matrix homeserver. To ensure those keys can only ever be accessed by you, they are encrypted on your device, with a key that’s kept only on your devices and known as the backup key. In order to use your backup, you must have access to either.

Small businesses, big impact: Join the community made just for you

Slack has enabled small businesses around the world to do more with less. From delivering world-class customer experiences to centralising communication with internal teams and external partners, Slack has helped teams everywhere to make the most of every resource. The bottom line? Small businesses rely on Slack to power their operations and grow their business at scale.

Reasons Why Email Hosting is Essential for Your Business

Emails play an essential role in any company. They allow us to connect with people all around the world, promote our products and services, share vital information, and collaborate on projects. Regular email services, on the other hand, are notoriously unreliable and vulnerable to security breaches. This is why people and companies are always looking for safer and better solutions.

8 most secure government communication platforms

Clear and accessible government communication is key to building trust and transparency between the government and its citizens. It empowers citizens by keeping them informed about policies, initiatives, and decisions, fostering a more educated and engaged society. However, accomplishing these purposes on a large scale presents a major challenge regarding compliance, security, and interoperability.

Slack's Customer Success Podcast: Episode 4 - Internal Comms

Finally here, our fourth episode! For today’s episode we have Emily Zwecker, Senior Manager of Internal Comms here at Slack. In this episode Emily shares a lot of knowledge and some great tips, to help Internal Comms teams to work through Slack in a way that is more simple, more pleasant and more productive.

The Impact of Professional Communication in the Workplace

Did you know the importance of communication in the workplace? Communication is the strong element that holds teams together and allows businesses to function smoothly. Whether it's a quick chat with a colleague or a formal presentation with the whole team, the way we communicate can have a significant impact on our professional success and the overall work environment. Let's explore how effective communication can influence businesses, customers, and the well-being of employees.

Quality Assured: Your Guide to Earning and Excelling in the QA Profession

Quality assurance engineers use manual and automatic tools to test code architecture and ensure that the software's framework is reliable and functional as is and when scaled. QA experts are in demand, especially in certain industries like fintech, medicine, finance, and tech. In today's world, quality assurance has become an essential system and must be integrated with the wider software development framework. If you want to become a QA engineer, the first step is to create a QA tester career path.

ESS 24.04 is the new LTS release

We're thrilled to announce the latest long-term support (LTS) release of Element Server Suite. This release represents a significant leap forward, especially for some of our larger customers who are using our previous LTS release of ESS which came out in October last year. This release focuses on enhanced reliability, new features, crucial bug fixes and improved security measures. Let's delve into the highlights brought to the table in this version.

Pros and Cons of Asynchronous Communication at Work

In today’s workplace, casually strolling over to a coworker’s desk for project discussions is becoming rare. Instead, real-time interactions are being replaced by asynchronous communication methods. Even in the office, colleagues are often occupied and prefer messages through chat platforms. This shift towards asynchronous communication allows remote employees to stay connected without missing critical discussions happening in the office.

Beyond Aesthetics: Understanding the Role of Functionality and Usability in Exceptional Website Design

In the realm of website design, aesthetics often steal the spotlight, with discussions revolving around visual appeal, color schemes, and typography. However, exceptional website design goes beyond mere aesthetics—it seamlessly integrates functionality and usability to create engaging and effective digital experiences for users. In this article, we delve into the critical role of functionality and usability in website design, exploring how they contribute to creating exceptional digital experiences.

Data Security in Database Services: Best Practices for Protecting Sensitive Information

In an age where facts breaches and cyber threats loom massive, safeguarding touchy statistics stored in database services is paramount for companies throughout all sectors. Whether it's purchaser records, economic information, or highbrow belongings, the outcomes of a statistics breach may be devastating, ranging from economic loss to irreparable damage to popularity.