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The ultimate list of 15 best open-source software

This open-source software list is here to save your day! Since the open-source software trend is on a high, it seems like every proprietary software that you could think of has multiple open-source alternatives - and their quality gets more impressive over time. It's getting hard to choose the right open-source solution, right? Open-source software has been attributed with some important benefits for businesses, such as increased security and transparency.

Webex vs Zoom: The Better Tool for Work Video Presentations

We have seen tools like Zoom and Webex soar in popularity in the past few years. As more and more people work from home, it is only natural that we need to have the best software to assist with this. However, the key is figuring out which tool will be best for your business based on the sort of meetings you will be holding and the features you require.

Element Web/Desktop 1.11.4 - A security update, deferred DMs and more

Hey everyone! We’ve got a new release for you, and it has security fixes so please make sure you upgrade. We’ll disclose the details of the issue down the line, but stress that this update is important. Over the weekend we received a report from Val Lorentz (thank you!) that it was possible to create a situation where Element wouldn’t show all of the user’s rooms or Spaces, causing minor (temporary) corruption and Denial of Service (DoS).

Community Open Call August 2022 - Apps Engine, Demo.App, Chuck Norris App and more!

Rocket.Chat’s App.Engine is a framework that allows developers to create self-contained apps that are capable of interacting with its host system. These apps can deliver a variety of extended features as well as integrations with all sorts of external systems. Bot and Channel Connectors, Video Conferencing Providers, SlashCommands, Endpoints, Hooks and Events. What you can - and can’t do - with those frameworks?

Element is a leader in The Forrester Wave: Secure Communications, Q3 2022!

We’re incredibly excited to share this news! In our view, being identified as a leader in The Forrester Wave for Secure Communications (Q3 2022) is a powerful validation of the benefits Element brings to large enterprises and governments. In Forrester’s words Element is a great fit for “...organizations that prioritize flexibility, federation, and data sovereignty”. We are always having conversations with our customers about these three benefits.

Why Slack's free plan change is causing an exodus

On July 18, 2022, Slack announced that starting September 1, search history for organizations on Slack’s Free plan will be limited to just the past 90 days of message history. At first blush, this might look like a minor policy tweak. But it is in fact a dramatic change that makes Slack’s free plan untenable for many organizations, including ones that have been happily using Slack’s free plan for years.

10 Best Ways of Balancing Cybersecurity and Employee Productivity

It's no secret that cybersecurity threats are becoming more and more prevalent, and companies are starting to take notice. But while it's important to make sure your company is taking the necessary steps to protect itself from potential cyber attacks, it's also important to make sure you're not making it too difficult for employees to do their jobs. After all, if employees are spending all their time trying to wade through complicated security measures, they're not going to be very productive.