Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

19 Best Chat Apps. Who's Got the Muscle?

Here’s the truth: hardly any ‘chat apps’ are left on the market. Today’s corporate messengers are not just about communication anymore. With businesses seeking to streamline operations and enhance team collaboration, the demand for efficient tools like group communication apps has soared. As business needs have evolved, group chat apps have become powerful collaboration tools.

A difficult chat: Messaging apps in Australian government

Kudos to The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) which has produced an excellent report into the use of consumer messaging apps within the Australian government. Based on a survey of 22 government agencies, it is one of the few quantitative research papers addressing the issue.

Zulip's new flexible system for permissions management

Zulip organized team chat has a new, incredibly flexible system for permissions management! With it, you can: This permissions system is now available in Zulip Cloud and to self-hosted organizations that upgrade to Zulip Server 10.0 (released today!). In this post, I’ll walk you through how to start using the new functionality to make it easier to manage your organization.

Engineering flexible permissions for Zulip open-source team chat

Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed for remote and hybrid work. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Over the past few months, we’ve rolled out an incredibly flexible system for managing permissions in Zulip: Permissions can now be granted to any combination of roles, groups, and individual users. This applies to permissions for managing channels, groups, and the organization as a whole.

Zulip 10.0: Organized chat for distributed teams

We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 10.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed for seamless remote and hybrid work. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Zulip’s 100% open-source software is available as a cloud service or a self-hosted solution, and is used by thousands of organizations around the world.

Managing Large Attachments in Business Messengers: How to Keep Your iPhone Storage Under Control

Today, most business communication happens through messaging apps. Scheduling meetings, approving edits, and sharing project files - all of this is handled in a single messenger rather than across multiple apps or in-person meetings. But over time, messages and attachments pile up, taking up storage and potentially slowing down your iPhone. To prevent this or fix it if it’s already an issue, you should at least delete attachments you no longer need.

Secure Messaging Apps: The Ultimate Enterprise Comparison Guide

Enterprises need messaging platforms that protect sensitive information, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and enable seamless collaboration without sacrificing usability. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right secure messaging app for your business? This guide compares the top enterprise messaging solutions to help you make an informed decision.

Digital Collaboration in the Nordic Public Sector: Key insights from industry experts

Today, public sector collaboration isn’t just about staying connected, it’s about staying compliant. In this context, the Nordic public sector is undergoing a pivotal shift. Legacy systems are sunsetting, compliance requirements are evolving, and geopolitical risks are making data sovereignty a priority. The need for secure, compliant collaboration has never been greater.

Build: Funding open source via commercial licensing

We believe in the power of open source. The transparency it requires builds trust, especially in terms of creating secure communication software. But we also understand that not every company can open-source its code. That’s why we have created our Build subscription: providing numerous nifty benefits including a commercial license that lets you develop proprietary products on Matrix while supporting the ecosystem that makes your innovation possible.