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2021 escalated quickly

Two unconnected events in the first week of 2021 have sped the adoption of decentralised real time communication. WhatsApp is being sucked dry by its data mining owner The first was an update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy. Rarely has a privacy policy managed to generate quite so much media coverage. Perhaps the first working day of the year wasn’t such a good time to bury bad news after all.

Why we need inclusive design

The World Wide Web is for everyone, right? Sadly, when it comes to digital experiences, it’s more of a bob and weave if you are not a ‘typical’ user. Which is why inclusivity in design is much more than a buzzword now. As we edge toward a digitally native population with a vibrant and varied demography of people who are connected by a digital environment, it’s time to question some of the design assumptions we have.

Best Strategies to Boost Your Remote Sales Team Performance

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of remote selling techniques as organizations adapt to the work-from-home environment, such as the “new school” digital buying practices and “digital-first” sales trends. The transition from face-to-face to virtual selling is ongoing but has already increased the adoption of remote sales models. Many sales reps are also working from home which is a new challenge.

Collaboration Cohort Roundup: 10 tips from our customers to help you thrive in 2021

Last year, we launched the Collaboration Cohort on our social channels to spotlight tried-and-tested tips from global community members like you. We’ve been so inspired by the best practices you’ve shared to support each other and your teams through collaboration, clarity, and mindfulness. As we start the new year, we wanted to share our top 10 #collaborationcohort tips from the past year so you can approach the opportunities ahead with renewed motivation and positive energy.

Your Digital Transformation Success or Failure Depends on these 6 IT Department Roles

Thanks to the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses find themselves in urgent need of a digital transformation to stay afloat. This includes both organizations who were previously interested in the idea but who didn’t think it would happen quite so quickly, along with those who never really gave it much thought at all.

7 Best Outlook Alternatives in 2021

Do you think email is still the fastest way of getting stuff done? As you might have guessed from the title, we beg to differ. Yes, Microsoft Outlook is one of the most popular desktop email clients. However, Outlook hasn’t been designed to get things done in a more productive manner. If you’ve used this tool to communicate with your clients or coworkers, you might have wondered if there’s a faster way of doing things.