Hipchat

Hipchat is an application for communicating in a business setting. It allows users to create chat rooms for teams or departments that can be private or public. There is also a one on one chat function for side conversations and everything is saved so that you can go back and look if needed. Video chat is also included for face to face meetings. Hipchat has a lot of other minor but convenient features such as file sharing, automatic contact updates, notifications and spell check. It runs as a desktop application or on any modern internet browser such as Internet Explorer and Google Chrome and is available as a free app for a an Iphone or Android so that you will never be out of touch with your team.



This application is perfect for companies to complete projects with. Group exchange is essential in team oriented environments. Ideas must be able to travel back and forth quickly in order to develop and with Hipchat, its incredibly simple. There is an instant image preview function that allows people to share live previews of images making design projects go much quicker.  What sets Hipchat apart from other social networking sites is that is creates its own network within certain parameters. It can be specific to each company and maintain organization while still having the option to branch out into the public domain. It really all depends on how the users adjust the settings. Networks are secure with many privacy settings and there are no advertisements to deal with.The mobile application is useful for members of a company who frequently travel or be out of the office. They can still contribute ideas and send information quickly in an organized fashion. Hipchat is a great tool to improve the social networking of companies.