Stream (previously known as GetStream) is a live chat solution that can be embedded into mobile and web applications. Businesses can develop their own chat application using the Stream SDK and API. It offers several valuable features like silent messages, threaded conversation, message history, multi-region support, user roles, typing indicators, @mentions, and so on. Though this in-app messaging platform has advanced features, the data generated from the messaging app is stored in its backend.
In response to macroeconomic pressure, technology companies of all sizes have been tightening their belts and flattening their org structures. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called it the “year of efficiency”, while others are calling it the “end of the tech boom”. But despite budget challenges, tech companies have reason to hope.
The digital transformation in retail has fundamentally changed the way the entire industry operates. From supply chain management to predictive analytics, it has increased speed and efficiency across all areas of the retail business. In today’s hyper-competitive environment, agility is critical to attracting and keeping customers. Shoppers know they have choices and retailers who aim to keep their business from walking out the door need to put customers at the centre.
It’s fair to say the manufacturing industry is on the fast track to digital transformation. The pandemic exposed the fragility of our global supply chains, resulting in empty shelves and overstocked warehouses. Meanwhile, as the pandemic subsides, inflation is driving up the cost of goods and logistics, putting the squeeze on companies still recovering from the past few years. So it’s no surprise that manufacturers are looking for ways to cut costs whilst still maintaining quality.
Welcome to the first in a series of ten blog posts, drawing insights from the Vivantio eBook, The Complete Guide to Customer Service Transformation. We kick off the series discussing the evolution of B2B service trends, a shift that has significantly altered the conventional business landscape. In an era of digital dominance, labelling a business as a “service business” is becoming an obsolete distinction.
In the first part of this blog series, we delve into various team-building activities that promote essential qualities of outstanding team members. Explore activities that improve communication, boost reliability, encourage active listening, enhance participation, and foster flexibility. Transform your virtual team into a cohesive, high-performing unit and create a working environment that champions growth and innovation.
Dive into the second part of our series on effective team building activities. Discover five activities that stimulate the key qualities of exceptional team members: initiative, problem-solving, respect, continuous learning, and supportiveness. Equip your team with the skills to navigate the evolving digital workspace. Enhanced with Insightful's employee performance monitoring systems, nurture a more productive, engaged, and resilient remote workforce.
In today's turbulent economy, businesses across the nation are grappling with challenges such as reduced staff, hiring freezes, and budget cuts. In fact, 91% of CEO’s firmly believe we are on an imminent path towards a long lasting recession. Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges.
