Using Brosix to Network
In tough times, like the ones that we live in, we all need to avail ourselves of any tool to stay ahead (or afloat). One of the best ways to do that is to keep your self in the mix, to keep yourself noticed. Most of us call this networking. It sounds simple, but it [...]
IM Client Video Chat Faux Paus
The other day I was chatting with someone who seemed to have no concept of the video component of video chat. Some of the behaviors I observed included: * Bra readjustments * Itch scratching * Side conversations * Background music * Gum chewing and soda This was, I can safely say, the most unappealing conversation [...]
Don’t Waste Time, Rely on a Corporate IM Client
It is so easy for one employee to waste time during the workday talking on the phone, walking to the offices of coworkers, etc. Imagine how much time is lost in a large company with thousands of employees. Instead of sticking to your time wasting ways, why not set up an instant messaging network that [...]
How to Choose an IM Client
When choosing an instant messaging program for your company you need to be very careful. After all, every decision you make, big or small, will affect employees and performance in one way or the next. Here are three details that will make it easier for you to choose the best IM program: 1. Which instant [...]
Why Instant Messaging is a unique form of Communication
Many people look at instant messaging, especially in the corporate world, and wonder what makes it so special. If you are one of these people you need to realize that instant messaging is the wave of the future, and that this unique form of communication has a lot to offer. Here are three reasons why [...]
Interoffice secure instant messaging will catch on
It doesn’t take much for interoffice instant messaging to catch on. If your company encourages this mode of communication, there are several things they can do to make sure that everybody gets involved from day one: 1. Send out a mass email. This is the “go ahead” that employees need to get started with interoffice [...]
Client Communication and IM Client: Be Careful of what you say
Do you have permission from you company to communicate with clients via instant messenger? If so, you are not in the clear to do and say whatever you want. In other words, you still need to be very careful about what you say and how you communicate. You have to be very careful when communicating [...]
Simplicity With Brosix: Part 2
In my previous ‘Simplicity With Brosix‘ blog post, I mentioned that Brosix doesn’t have any of the add-ons or unnecessary components that make up other instant messaging programs (like AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, and MSN Messenger). While re-reading that post today, I realized another important part of the Brosix IM Client that makes it stand out [...]
Brosix Forum
In searching for article ideas for the Brosix blog, I often stumble across new features of Brosix or sections of the Brosix website that I did not know about. This is what happened when I was surfing around Brosix’s website and I came across the Brosix forum at http://forum.brosix.com a few weeks ago. A forum [...]
Enterprise IM Client Selection: Support Matters
Features and interface get a lot of attention in the IM Client industry, but what about the support that comes with it? I’d argue that the quality of the support that comes with your enterprise IM Client is just as important as the feature list. Let’s face it: 90% of why we use an IM Client is to quickly chat with co-workers. The other features, while important, simply are not used as much.
