IM Client Selection
So, you’ve seen the light. You understand that your staff can be incredibly more productive if they have access to an IM Client. After all, instant messaging can allow for the fast exchange of documents, ideas, and answers. But where do you start? Should you use any old IM client?
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.
Secure IM Client?
Is there such a thing as a secure IM client for businesses? The short answer is, “Yes!” The long answer is, “It depends.” Since a standard feature of your IM client is likely a file share tool, you automatically have serious problems. Anybody can send anyone any file on their computer. What’s the solution? Do [...]
Which IM client is right for your business?
First thing’s first: not every IM client is created equally. If you’re a casual instant message user, then all you need are the basic features like chat (of course) and maybe video and voice chat when you are feeling a bit on the wilder side.hat about power instant message users found in most businesses? You know the type – always chatting, sharing documents, keeping the office running kind of folks. If you’re working with sensitive documents and need a more robust set of tools, not just any IM client will do.
