Internal company messaging system (push important messages)
Hi, the IT dept are wanting to integrate an internal messaging system to notify users of potential issues like internet/printers down etc (IT System status)
Ideally it would just be used to push out communications and not like MSN / skype for chatting
Most users are on Windows, and a handful on mac
A windows only solution would be ok
Are there any free ones built into active directory or are there any other free solutions which are simple yet effective and work on a LAN?
We were also thinking of getting a helpdesk system like Zen desk or Kayak so not sure if its worth using one of their solutions either
any advice on this appreciated
thanks
Ideally it would just be used to push out communications and not like MSN / skype for chatting
Most users are on Windows, and a handful on mac
A windows only solution would be ok
Are there any free ones built into active directory or are there any other free solutions which are simple yet effective and work on a LAN?
We were also thinking of getting a helpdesk system like Zen desk or Kayak so not sure if its worth using one of their solutions either
any advice on this appreciated
thanks
David Akinsanya
Yes you can turn on windows messaging
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Very simple tool with all administrative options. All conversations are secure, a dedicated server is not required.
Very simple tool with all administrative options. All conversations are secure, a dedicated server is not required.
Windows Messenger was meant for the purpose described, but you have to understand commands to send a message, But yes, users technically could shoot messages to other users. Plus that would not work with a Mac
If you're getting a helpdesk package that will let you send messages to clients, I would just go ahead and wait until you have that in place. No point in doing something twice.
If you're getting a helpdesk package that will let you send messages to clients, I would just go ahead and wait until you have that in place. No point in doing something twice.
If you need an effective internal IM system then review Bopup suite at http://www.bopup.com It is built on a self-hosted IM server and messenger clients. Use Bopup Observer client for one-way nofications or Bopup Messenger to allow users to communicate with each other. The server will allow to IM users directly from console or you can configure and set up scheduled or recurrent messages and let the server deliver them in automated mode at specified time.