Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts is a singular communications platform developed by Google to help users initiate and engage in various communications channels, including text, voice or video chats. The platform has proven to be effective in either one-on-one implementation or in a group. Hangouts are integrated into Google+ and Gmail.

For added mobility and versatility, mobile apps for iOS and Android devices are also available. Despite being perceived as a messaging platform for individual users, Google Hangouts handles with ease the communication demands of corporate environments. The advantage in such case is that the employees get to communicate using a platform reminiscent of social networks, and feel comfortable sharing information they know will be secured in accordance with the newest protection standards.

Being a Google product, Hangouts has no trouble integrating with popular business systems and applications, among others Slack, West Unified Communications, Zendesk, Fresh Service, Sprint, and many more. The pricing scheme is also flexible to allow all types of companies to get a grasp of its functionality. In corporate environments, Google Hangouts can be deployed as a cost-effective collaboration platform for enterprise customers.

Business owners and entrepreneurs can interact with their co-workers and customers via HD video, voice or text. They can also save expenses and time on travel with Hangout’s face-to-face functionality for online meetings and conferences. Google Hangouts effectively combines the features and functionalities of previous Google business apps, specifically the Google Talk app. With its integration with Google Voice, Hangouts offers users the capability to call domestic phone numbers from their computing devices for free.