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Right Technology for Seamless Communication Integration


Another key area for seamless integration of business communication is having access to  the right technology or infrastructure.  Many business owners therefore are looking for the right software with which to integrate all messages to or from employees.  I recently discovered Google Enterprise which is a very cost effective way of managing communication in the business.  Google has been widely criticised especially since they seem to almost have a monopoly when it comes to search engines, but I am fascinated by the many possibilities for any business.  So why am I impressed and what can Google Enterprise do to enhance integration?
Source: Google Enterprise.
Google has many applications which business owners can use to communicate with employees.  Employees are always connected via email while the communication can be better managed with added productivity applications.  Examples of such applications are:

  • A calendar where all calendars are visible to the whole team
  • A cloud drive where all the business documents can be stored and accessed by all team members
  • Open documents, sheets and slides can be accessed by all team members and even if a team member is working at home, this team member would be able to collaborate on a document with other team members.
  • The Vault is an extra feature where e files can be archived.
  • Google + where employees could be part of circles and communicate with each other instantly.  Video chats will even allow employees at other branches or countries to stay in contact.
Seamless integration of communication requires clear and consistent messages understood by all in the business.  By having access to more contact points, communication could be improved for better productivity.

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