Salesforce Buys Workplace App Slack for $27.7 billion | MakeUseOf

Salesforce is acquiring the popular workplace and organization chat app Slack for an estimated $ 27.7 billion. The deal is set to become one of the largest business acquisitions of 2020 and will see Salesforce add another string to its already substantial bow. The deal exceeds the $ 26.2 billion Microsoft paid for LinkedIn, further […]

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Slack Is Exploring Video Stories and Instant Audio | MakeUseOf

Thanks to a surge in remote work, Slack has begun experimenting with some new features that improve the flow of communication on the platform. Slack is now testing a video update feature, and is also trying out always-available audio chats. Making Slack Conversations More Fluid Slack wants to make its platform feel more like an in-person office space. A post on […]

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The Slack Cheat Sheet: Shortcuts, Commands, and Syntax to Know

Slack tops the current crop of digital workspace tools. It’s powerful enough to handle both huge teams and complex projects well. If you use Slack at work, you’ll probably agree that its layout and feature set are quite complex. Fortunately, both these elements are well planned and easy to use. But with so much going […]

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The 7 Best Free Slack Alternatives for Team Communication

Slack sits firmly at the top of the online communication platform pile. The instant messaging cum team collaboration workspace has millions of users from businesses and organizations of all sizes. Slack’s success is built upon a simple idea—life is all about communication, and email is no longer suitable for fast-paced working environments. That’s not to […]

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