Unified Communications (UC) is revolutionizing how projects are managed in our ever-globalizing world. Can you imagine how hard it can be to coordinate a project team spread across various time zones? Traditional communication methods could bog things down, and create snarls that no project manager ever wants to deal with. This is where UC comes in — transforming what could be a chaotic mess into a finely-tuned interactions that are effective.

Victor Figueroa, Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, was building out a sales call center when he realized his old whiteboard wasn’t quite up to the task. He tells us how switching to a real-time TV dashboard has ignited a competitive fire in his sales team. At the end of summer 2023, Victor had the chance to scale up his office space. He wanted to take this opportunity to expand not only the floor plan of his new office but also the way his team worked.

Looking for a Harvest alternative to help you with time tracking, billing, and project forecasting? Harvest is a good time tracking tool for tracking hours and generating invoices. But it’s not for everyone. So, we’ve tested seven of the best Harvest alternatives to help you narrow down your options.

When we're talking about government messaging apps, what are we talking about? Messaging has become a popular mode of communication because of the desire for ease, real-time conversations, and access from anywhere, at any time. In fact, Gartner's 2022 Channel Benchmark and other research studies show that instant messaging platforms have surpassed email as the primary mode of internal workplace communication.

For many industries, office attendance and office occupancy aren’t the same thing; for example, due to the pandemic, many companies discovered that remote work can provide flexibility, increase employee satisfaction, improve work-life balance, and boost workers’ well-being (among other benefits).

We are excited to announce a ground-breaking collaboration between Element and BigBlueButton, marking a significant step forward in the realm of virtual classroom technology in the education sector. This partnership signifies our joint commitment to revolutionising online communication and collaboration, and we are ecstatic about the possibilities that lie ahead.

In an industry where both innovation and solid relationships are vital, cutting-edge technology plays a significant role in business success. Customer support in manufacturing is not just a service, but a commitment to nurturing a long-term partnership. This industry is full of complex machinery and detailed processes. Utilizing relevant technology provides a streamlined, simplified direction to establish sustainable growth and stay competitive.

When it comes to support, every second counts. The constant barrage of support tickets can often feel like a relentless wave, threatening to overwhelm even the most seasoned support teams. Amid this tumultuous sea of demands, the siren song of automation calls out – promising a haven of efficiency and tranquility. TeamSupport, with its cutting-edge automation features, emerges as the guiding light for software support teams navigating these treacherous waters.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing across every industry, but is this technology the right choice for your customer service strategy? We've already explored the multiple uses of ChatGPT for customer service, like crafting accurate responses to complaints or creating issue notifications. However, since then, AI has grown and amplified its uses and language models.

During the pandemic, workplaces around the globe were compelled to go remote, launching an unplanned trial of widespread work-from-home practices. This grand experiment in remote working led to several revelations: for many, productivity remained stable or even increased, and the majority of workers found they preferred the new flexibility that remote work provided.