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IM Client + Business = Productivity

Let’s face it. Some people are a bit more tech savvy than others, as this little example demonstrates. Clearly the “chatters” had access to the internet, otherwise they couldn’t be chatting! And that’s why instant messaging is so important – it creates instant access to important resources. In other words, your people can more efficiently communicate.

Office productivity and communication are intimately intertwined. Your IM client should give your staff all the tools they need to communicate quickly and effortlessly. Besides chat, your IM client should include file sharing, screen sharing, video chat, and voice chat for starters. Other important features are whiteboards and screenshot tools.

For example…

Document production and proofing is a common task. Whether you have an RFP that needs approval, a company newsletter to be proofread, or just some fresh ideas, document sharing through the IM client can make this process painless and lightning fast.

Why not just use email? Email clients have their own issues when it comes to file sharing, but the other fact of the matter is that email can be far from instant. The local client may only send files every 5, 10, or even every 30 minutes. That means it could take hours or days for a document to circulate. Your IM client can expedite this process and improve the quality of communication in the process.

And when there are important questions, even when they are as obvious as the comical conversation above, your staff have immediate access to the right people.

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