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Explore new world-class workflows: Introducing templates built by Discovery Inc., ClassPass, Awin, and City of Providence

When done right, workflows provide the clarity cross-functional teams need to reach their goals faster. Today, we’re making it even easier for you to visualize and build automated workflows. As a key part of Asana Flow, we’re thrilled to share a slew of new and customizable workflow templates created in collaboration with leading organizations around the world.

Level up cross-team collaboration: Say hello to Asana Flow

At Asana, we’re all about making cross-team collaboration seamless. Today, we’re excited to introduce Asana Flow, a suite of new features powered by the Asana Work Graph data model and purpose-built to drive effortless coordination for individuals, teams, and organizations.

FOSDEM 2022's communication infrastructure was provided by Element Matrix Services

FOSDEM 2022 took place on Matrix 5-6 February, seeing anyone enthusiastic about free and open source software - from anywhere across the globe - meet, share ideas and collaborate. For a full write up from a pure Matrix perspective, visit the Matrix blog post. Element was a sponsor of FOSDEM 2022 and our Element Matrix Services (EMS) team provided all of the chat infrastructure for this year’s event.

Preparing for Your Virtual or Hybrid AGM: A Checklist

The year 2021 has passed, and it’s a new year for another annual general meeting. The previous years have opened up AGMs to venture out of the four-walled conference halls. In addition, the global crisis has become an accelerant for companies to adopt digital solutions and explore virtual and hybrid AGMs.

How Virtual Engagement Activities Can Foster a Creative and Innovative Company Culture

Human beings are built to be communal. People thrive off the company of others, especially in the workplace, and it fuels creativity and encourages the performance of fellow employees. Not that it has to be consistently competitive, but certainly socializing with colleagues can inspire our mode of thinking.

How to Internationalize Your App's Product Notifications

Internationalization in software development, known as “i18n” for its number of letters, is as vital as ever for modern companies. Web-based products and services are no longer tied to geographical and cultural boundaries and not every potential customer speaks English. You might have designed your app with your native region in mind, but you’ll eventually need to expand your supported languages and regions to cater to a global audience.

Is WhatsApp secure enough for businesses? A quick guide for secure messaging

Is WhatsApp secure for companies? Can employees carelessly discuss work-related matters via WhatsApp? WhatsApp users were caught by surprise last year when they learned that some of their data is shared with Facebook. Millions of users received a notification about the platform’s Privacy Policy Update in 2021. But the news triggered a question: how secure is WhatsApp and is it actually secure for companies? The reactions were diverse.

The 4 most popular Slack alternatives: how do they compare?

Slack alternatives: why should you consider them and what are the best ones? There has never been so much talk about team collaboration software as nowadays. The world is witnessing a new working model and improving productivity while working hybridly has become high priority. Among so many options, we've noticed that organizations are looking for Slack alternatives.

A white label messaging app to create your own brand messenger

Want a secure custom branded web-based messenger, but don’t want to pay a fortune? You can have exactly that using Element Cloud, from just $15 per month! via GIPHY A branded Element web app is ideal for organisations and communities who want all the benefits of open and secure end-to-end encrypted messaging, but with a customised interface to make it look like their own.