NetSfere, a new cloud-based internal enterprise
messaging service launched today to provide businesses with a secure platform
for internal communication and give IT departments complete control over how
employees send and access information across multiple devices. The next-generation
enterprise messaging service enables employees to securely communicate business
information in real time over a user-friendly web interface or mobile messaging
app. The new service for businesses is built on a private, highly secure
platform that gives companies complete control over user privileges and company
data.
NetSfere
is a cloud-based messaging service that includes message encryption,
device-to-device encryption and full administrative control of all accounts and
devices, enabling businesses to manage internal enterprise communication in
today's increasingly Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) enterprise landscape. Through
NetSfere's interface, IT administrators have centralized control of end user
policies, enabling IT teams to manage what enterprise information employees
exchange through the app.
"Internal
enterprise communication has evolved to include a wide range of devices and
mediums – from strictly enterprise-approved email to communicating with
coworkers on smartphones outside of work through over-the-top
applications," said Anurag Lal, president and CEO of Infinite
Convergence, a fully owned subsidiary of Infinite Computer Solutions
in the US and the mobility solutions provider that developed NetSfere.
"Many enterprises IT teams are struggling to control what information is
sent and keeping that information secure on the many platforms employees
communicate on. Although there are a number of other internal enterprise messaging
services on the market today, none are as simple, intuitive, secure and
controllable as NetSfere, which is deployed entirely as a cloud-based service
and includes device-to-device message encryption."
According
to Infinite’s 2014 Internal Enterprise Messaging Trends
Study, 77 percent of IT decision makers believe a lightweight,
secure internal messaging service would be valuable compared to their current
means of enterprise communications. The survey also found that 68 percent say
they are concerned about employees using third-party messaging and chat apps to
communicate and send documents internally. As a cloud-based service, NetSfere
is highly scalable and easy to implement, supporting global service
availability, with the added security that enterprises don't get while using
third-party apps. The service also boasts robust message delivery, ensuring
seamless message delivery via IP Push, MMS and SMS under all circumstances, including
instances of poor coverage.
NetSfere
is available as a native app on iOS and Android, as well as via desktop and
mobile web browsers. The transfer of messages and associated content (such as
attached pictures, videos and documents) through NetSfere is fully encrypted
with industry-hardened security algorithms, meaning the message can only be
opened on the receiving device. NetSfere is available immediately for customer
trials across the globe and general availability will follow in the coming
weeks.
NetSfere
is architected around several core capabilities. These include:
- Instant Messaging : Drives productivity with instant messaging for groups and individuals
- Opt in opt out: Add and remove participants at will; new participants have access to complete conversation history
- Cloud storage: Seamless updates of new devices
- Multi-device support: Syncs content in real time across all devices and allows sharing between desktops and mobile
- Conversation list: Organizes related messages into named conversations
- Multi-media support: Accepts photos, videos and documents
- Contact Presence: Tracks contact availability on every user avatar throughout the app
- Centrally managed: Manages users and devices through an IT administrator's control panel
When
consumers upgrade to the new iPhone 6, slated to be announced Sept. 9, enterprises will need a way to ensure
sensitive information on employees' old devices cannot be accessed by anyone
outside of the business. NetSfere allows IT departments to remotely wipe all
data from the application on employees' old devices and on past employees'
devices, and instantly update new devices with historical data giving
enterprises much more control over the mass transition to the new iPhone.
The enterprise
application was developed by Infinite, a next-generation wireless messaging and
mobility solutions provider for enterprises and carriers. With a combined 2,000
years of messaging industry experience, NetSfere is backed by Infinite’s proven
track record delivering trillions of messages globally.
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