WhatsApp-Alternative

Jan 26, 2021 - 5 min

The New Terms of WhatsApp and the Consequences for Businesses

Recently Whatsapp announced an update of its terms and privacy policy, and made several significant changes that were kind expected since the acquisition of Whatsapp by Facebook in 2014.

Jan 13, 2021

Trends in Business Messaging 2021

The current news regarding the update of the WhatsApp privacy statement shows it once again: Companies should protect themselves against IT security gaps and use a compatible alternative to WhatsApp for team communication. Why a business messenger meets the needs of companies better than a (free) consumer app is revealed in the following trends in business messaging.

Jun 29, 2020 - 5min

WhatsApp Ban in the Enterprise: GDPR-Compliant Messaging Apps, Alternatives and Solutions

The use of WhatsApp as part of shadow IT is very common in enterprises. This actually affects every industry, sector and function as well as the entire public sector.

Jun 27, 2017 - 5 min

How Enterprises Protect Themselves Against Warnings Because Of WhatsApp

A German court ruled that WhatsApp violates the data protection law and WhatsApp users can be warned theoretically.

Jan 27, 2016 - 7 min

The Disadvantages of Using Whatsapp for Business Purposes

Whatsapp and other consumer messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Threema, WeChat and Line are increasingly part of the shadow IT in enterprises, and are often used by employees for business purposes.

Dec 19, 2015 - 5min

Avoiding Security Issues with Integrations of 3rd Party Solutions

More and more businesses understand the need for a secure "Whatsapp for enterprise" app with the goal to improve the internal communication with colleagues and teams.