Salesforce acquires Slack in $27.7bn mega deal
The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
Show, don’t tell: Why freemium's taking over
In a world of digital charlatans, convince customers of your authenticity by giving them a fully viable product or service to use themselves.
Working towards a transparent future
Utilising collaboration platforms to work with client teams on key business transformation programmes enables Rainmaker to share workflows and be responsive and agile.
Avaya now integrates with Slack app
The unified communications provider will add a virtual assistant for chat app Slack to its collaboration software.
Uber makes confidential filing for long-awaited IPO
The ride-hailing company has reportedly filed paperwork for an initial public offering in the US.
Microsoft brings its pro messaging service to SA
The tech giant launches its mobile app for large, secure group communications and work management in SA.
Google wants people to hang out at work
Google aims to help people move faster at work by updating its Hangouts Internet chat tool to make it suitable for workplaces.
Workflow integration more important than interoperability?
Integrated workflow can provide immediate relief to business issues that are a result of poor interoperability, says IQbusiness.
Aspect Mila personal assistant chatbot available on Slack
Aspect Software announced today that it was making Aspect Mila available on leading workforce collaboration and messaging platforms such as Slack.
Amazon Web Services goes big on AI
Three new artificial intelligence services will enable image recognition, text to speech and conversational applications.
Companies need to digitise time-tracking
Most employees want to use mobile time-tracking apps, instead of manual input, a survey reveals.
MS takes on Slack with messaging system
Microsoft introduces a messaging system for businesses, putting it in direct competition with fast-growing start-up Slack.