Brosix Blog

A Brief History You probably remember the days of buddy lists on AOL instant messenger (AIM), or even ICQ (I Seek You) before that. If you’re new to instant messaging (IM), though, you’d be forgiven for not knowing that it has actually been around much, much longer than that....

Yahoo Messenger, one of the pioneers in the field of Instant Messaging, will be discontinuing its service as of July 17, 2018. The announcement came as Oath Inc., the parent company of Yahoo messenger and part of Verizon Communications, announced that it is looking for a replacement for the...

It is hard to argue with the fact that we live in dizzying times. Breakneck technological development is altering not only where, when, and how we work, but importantly how we interact with each other. While it can be hard to keep pace, one constant remains just as important...

Aside from the lack of gender parity in the workplace and an ever-present pay gap with which women have historically had to contend, an even starker choice has often remained constant – family or career. Unfortunately, having a demanding career and being a caregiver haven’t always gone hand in...

At Brosix we were recently excited to launch yet another new feature for our Enterprise customers. Brosix customers on an ‘Ultimate Plan’ who have completed the latest 4.0 update now have access to Chat Room Controls, granting them greater control over the Chat Room feature on their networks. With...

Does your network run on the Linux operating system? While it may not be as popular as Windows or Mac, there are millions upon millions of people who rely on this operating system at their place of employment. Before we discuss the top instant messaging programs for Linux, let’s...

Team collaboration is a key element of any successful enterprise, and yet employees, 39% in a recent survey, continue to feel that collaboration levels are too low at their place of work. The ability of team members to come together, work towards a common goal, and build off of...

For many years, loyal Salesforce users have relied on its Chatter Messenger to communicate with others. Despite the fact that it was a powerful and useful tool for millions, Salesforce has decided to retire it once and for all (effective March 20, 2018) to focus its development efforts on...

Instant Messaging, otherwise known as IM, is a communication method used by millions of people every day. While the term itself came into existence in the 90s, the first IM systems date back all the way to the 1960s. IM has subsequently seen a huge period of growth, particularly...

Anyone who follows the news will be familiar with stories of messages and data ending up in the wrong hands. From ‘Wikileaks,’ to Edward Snowden, to US congressman’s compromising messages being made public, these stories illustrate the importance of ensuring that your communication is protected and secured. Of course...