Business Communication Tools Messaging Platform Ownership vs. Convenience: How to Think About the Trade-Offs Clearly April 30, 2026 by Jordan I.M. Why this trade-off feels confusing in the real world For most teams, the day-to-day experience of chat is simple: you open an app, messages arrive, work moves forward. Convenience is immediate and obvious. Ownership is less visible—until something breaks, costs spike, a policy changes, or a compliance question lands on your desk. Thinking clearly about […] Read more » business communication convenience data ownership instant messaging platforms risk management
Business Messaging Platforms What It Really Means to Own Your Own Instant Messenger (and When It Makes Sense for a Business) January 26, 2026 by Jordan I.M. Owning an instant messenger: what “ownership” really includes When people say they want to “own” their instant messenger, they usually don’t mean building WhatsApp from scratch. In business terms, ownership means your company can decide how the chat system works, where the data lives, who can access it, and how long you can keep using […] Read more » business communication data ownership instant messaging privacy compliance self-hosting
Workplace Communication Security The Hidden Dangers of Using Public Chat Tools at Work August 12, 2025 by Jordan I.M. The Aloofness of Apparent Advantages It is almost a default setting for modern day workplaces to endorse the functionality of public chat tools for both internal and external communication. The convenience, ease of use and apparent cost savings that these tools offer make them an attractive option for companies looking to streamline their collaboration mechanisms. […] Read more » business communication data ownership data security privacy compliance public chat tools
