As mobile devices continue to transform our daily lives, mobile applications that help us do our jobs better and more effectively are becoming more important than even the products themselves, as is the software localization that enables them to be so successful. Living in an age where effective and quick communication has become the key to a successful business, application developers have come up with multiple ways to connect colleagues, employees and their clients. Today, we have compiled a list of the top 5 mobile communication apps for business that through software localization, have helped people be better connected.
1. Blue Jeans
Price: Free
Available on: iOS
Blue Jeans is a mobile app that allows you to conduct video conference even if the attendees are using a different system: Polycom, Cisco, LifeSize TelePresence, Microsoft Lync, Skype, etc. The clear-cut operation platform is easy to access both from mobile devices and laptops. This app is a great time saver, removing the need to use a single, mutual platform or setting up individual accounts for conference calls. The obvious drawback of its product is that it’s only available for iOS users.
2. Yammer
Price: Free
Available on : iOS, Android, Windows
Are you consistently afraid of missing on important work and messages from your co-workers while you are out of the office? Then Yammer is your go-to mobile application. Available across all operating systems, Yammer functions as a combination of Facebook and Twitter. The application allows you to post statuses and create collaboration groups to keep each other posted on work developments. The home feed helps you stay updated on the latest conversation and view any documents that have been shared among the group. You can also call, email, and text your co-workers with a single tap.
3. Campfire
Price: Free
Available on: iOS
If you are looking for a simple private chat app among co-workers, Campfire is a great option. This free and easy private group-chat app allows you to share photos and files, keep transcripts, and able to access the chat on your different devices: tablet, phone or laptop. The only downfall of the app is its unavailability across platforms. Currently only available on iOS, Campfire has some third-party apps for Android.
4. Asana
Price: Free
Available on: Android and iOS
Asana is a great app for team projects. A project manager’s dream tool, Asana allows users to create a shared to-do list in order to track your coworker’s progress. The app not only lets you keep up with work you are already assigned to but also notifies you on work assigned to you while you are out of the office. For business leaders, this app provides employees with a clear picture of the company’s priorities and everyone’s individual contributions. Other essential features include sharing files from Dropbox, attaching images to tasks and syncing the list to its web-based version. This free app for a team of up to 15 people guarantees high performance and productivity by holding everyone accountable to both others and themselves.
5. Trello
Price: Free
Available on: Android, iOS and Windows
Trello claims itself to be the fastest and easiest solution to organize anything, from your day-to-day work, side projects, or your greatest life goals. According to Darian Shirazi, the founder and CEO of Radius, a world leading software company, this is true. Shirazi uses Trello for short-term tasks and long-term goal planning for his company of more than 200 employees. Available across all platforms, this application allows you to create shared to-do lists in a variety of formats. Besides the basic file sharing and image attachment features, this app lets you assign dates and names to tasks as well as taking a vote on a part of your project. These features allow team members to keep each other in check and communicate the project progress as a whole.
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