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In 1991 the University of Cambridge created the first webcam. The reason? To monitor the coffee pot and check who was drinking all the coffee in the office. You know, the important stuff. Fast forward 30 years and the video conferencing market is now worth millions. The pandemic has only accelerated this growth, making video conferencing applications essential for today’s businesses. Companies are now globalized, and remote work has become the norm.

Data is the backbone of modern organizations. Teams use data to gain insights about customer behavior, audit and optimize operations, forecast future events, and uncover hidden trends that can lead to growth. But while data is critical, many organizations still struggle to harness it effectively. For example, their datasets may be expansive, disconnected, or siloed across numerous platforms, so aggregating it and drawing tangible insights to drive positive change can be really difficult.

I’m not into gaming. To tell you the truth, the most advanced game I ever played was Mario back in the 90s. But here I am today, writing about comparing Discord vs Slack — the most advertised team chat app out there. As luck would have it, some of my coworkers are gamers and heavy Discord users. They helped me out and shared some expert opinions about Discord for this comparison.

In today's busy and ever-changing business world, teams must work well together to succeed. Being connected is critical to successful teamwork as we rely more on technology and work from different places. This connection helps teams overcome distance, time differences, and departmental divides, making it possible for them to talk, share ideas, and work together in ways that were not possible before.

With the tech landscape continuously evolving and the fierce competition, scaling is no longer just an option for SaaS businesses. It’s a necessity. The SaaS industry has a staggering 90% failure rate. Without strategic growth, your SaaS business might just be one of those many casualties. But to successfully scale SaaS businesses, you need more than just luck. Here are five best practices you need to follow to ensure your SaaS business’ lasting success.

Organizational culture is more than just beer on Fridays. It defines and shapes your work environment, and it’s created by all of the programs, communications, and behaviors within your organization—not to mention your business goals and values. But building a good organizational culture takes time and effort. Read on for our culture-building tips, plus six things to focus on to develop a positive culture at your company.

There are around 270 million Microsoft Teams users worldwide. However, organizations that don’t use Microsoft’s suite of services may need an alternative solution, as the platform is closely tied to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Fortunately, many Microsoft Teams alternatives offer flexibility and robust features for team communication and collaboration.

Slack has created quite a buzz in the world of team communication. With 10 million+ daily users and more than a $27 billion valuation, it is undoubtedly one of the most popular team communication platforms. However, Slack has gained a lot of competitors throughout the years (Microsoft Teams, and Facebook Workspace, to name a few) that offer highly competitive features and packages. And since Slack’s price tag is quite high many tools deliver more affordable solutions.