Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Whether solving major infrastructure issues or resolving a bug, developers rely on visualization of complex architectures to get the job done. It’s critical to getting a shared understanding so that all the moving pieces work as one cohesive unit. Code editing environments like Visual Studio help Microsoft’s network of millions of developers navigate code, debug, test, and complete code.

A team’s success depends on the collaborative mindset of each individual, coupled with the effectiveness of their processes. As companies grow, processes become more complex and intricate, calling for more effective means of collaboration. We know that collaboration is essential for effective business operations and employee productivity, regardless of company size or industry.

Analyst firm, Gartner, released a new report on Modern Intranet Top Practices where analyst Gene Phifer outlines the three key strategies that can make or break a modern intranet. Many intranets fail, even if they are built-in with the most complex features. In fact, Simpplr’s report revealed that the top three reasons for intranet failure were process-related. According to the Gartner report, “Governance, processes and deployment strategies can make or break your next generation intranet.

Providing exceptional customer service is paramount to building brand loyalty—it’s not enough to just have a great product or service. According to the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report, roughly 50 percent of customers would switch to a competitor after just one bad experience. On the flip side, 75 percent are willing to spend more money on a brand that provides a positive experience.

We don’t need to tell you that how we work has totally changed over the last year. More than ever, teams have had to adapt to a new normal and learn how to achieve real-time collaboration without actually being together. With companies going (and staying) remote, it’s more important than ever to implement real-time collaboration tools and create spaces to help your team communicate effectively.