Business Communication Tools Self-Hosted Chat Explained: A Practical Guide for Non-Technical Decision Makers January 22, 2026 by Jordan I.M. What “self-hosted chat” really means (in business terms) Self-hosted chat is an internal messaging system that your organization runs in an environment you control, rather than renting entirely from a public service. “Hosting” is simply where the chat software lives and who has authority over it. In practice, you typically have three options: Vendor-hosted: A […] Read more » business communication data control internal messaging platform ownership self-hosted chat
Business Messaging Software Evaluation How to Evaluate a Self-Hosted Chat Without Getting Lost in Technical Details December 29, 2025 by Jordan I.M. Evaluating a self-hosted chat can feel like being dropped into a room full of acronyms: SSO, SAML, LDAP, E2EE, Kubernetes. The risk isn’t that you won’t understand any of it—it’s that you’ll spend weeks debating implementation details before you’ve answered the only question that matters: is this the right internal messaging system for your organization, […] Read more » evaluation criteria internal messaging reliability security and privacy self-hosted chat
Business Communication Strategies How Internal Messaging Helps Small Teams Scale November 26, 2025 by Jordan I.M. The Essence of Internal Messaging For any business that desires to scale, efficient communication is pivotal. It enhances collaboration, productivity, and most importantly, organization growth. Internal messaging offers a robust solution for streamlining communication, especially for small teams that intend to scale. Advantages of Internal Messaging Why is internal messaging a game-changer in modern-day business […] Read more » business communication business scaling company culture internal messaging team productivity
