Instant Messaging (IM) stories

Grandstream releases two new models in GCC6000 Series
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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cloud services
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grandstream
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file sharing
Grandstream expands its GCC6000 Series with the new GCC6010W and GCC6011, offering unified communication, networking, and security solutions for SMEs.

Australian shoppers want real-time interaction with brands
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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ecommerce
Twilio’s survey shows lagging adoption in conversational messaging, an untapped opportunity for brands in the Australian market.

Zoom expands its platform by adding Zoom Team Chat feature
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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uc
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open source
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hybrid & remote work
Chat technology helps dispersed teams consolidate workflows, gain efficiencies, and enable people to work better together.

Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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apps
Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

Why Laminar Communications is all-a-chatter about messaging app LamChat
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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apm
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low-code
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open source
Brisbane-based IT company, Laminar Communications, has developed LamChat, a free messaging system and app that prioritizes privacy and security.

Messaging app used to control and distribute malware
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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im
Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.

When good tech goes bad - the challenge of complexity
Fri, 9th Nov 2018
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im
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simplify work
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system complexity
Beautiful system tapestries have created confusing labyrinths that people have to navigate just to get their job done, wasting time and energy.

NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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whatsapp
The 'unsustainable' issue of NHS staff using consumer instant messaging services is actually much bigger than has been previously reported.

Orcon to unveil instant messaging service
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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orcon
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messaging
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im
Orcon is set to revolutionise how Kiwis communicate, launching an instant messaging service to rival the likes of Whatsapp and iMessage.

Twenty years of texting for avid Kiwis
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
Despite global declines, New Zealanders remain keen on texting, sending 22 million texts daily on Vodafone's network, celebrating 20 years since the first text.

Presence is the new dial tone
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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uc
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digital entertainment
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email
Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.

I want an iPhone
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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smartphones
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risk & compliance
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iPhone could revolutionise the workplace, but when should businesses provide employees with the latest consumer devices and applications?.

New threats need new defences
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.

The perfect storm for teleworking
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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it training
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video conferencing
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productivity
Now is the time to do what you’ve talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.

Creating a flexible work environment
Thu, 1st Jan 2009
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uc
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healthtech
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yahoo
Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.