IDT (National Retail Solutions)
- Information Technology And Services
- Large
Newark, USA
Zoho CRM helped IDT and its subsidiary NRS unify sales, operations, and customer service for over 35,000 convenience stores. NRS replaced manual... spreadsheets and a failed Salesforce rollout with Zoho CRM, enabling automation, integrations, and streamlined workflows. The platform scaled from a few users to over 1,000, supporting rapid business growth and improved customer satisfaction. Integrations with telephony, shipping, and analytics tools further enhanced efficiency. Customer service, distributor management, and referral programs all run through Zoho CRM, driving better results across the business.
IDT (National Retail Solutions)
- Information Technology And Services
- Large
Newark, USA
Zoho CRM helped IDT and its subsidiary NRS unify sales, operations, and customer service for over 35,000 convenience stores. NRS replaced manual... spreadsheets and a failed Salesforce rollout with Zoho CRM, enabling automation, integrations, and streamlined workflows. The platform scaled from a few users to over 1,000, supporting rapid business growth and improved customer satisfaction. Integrations with telephony, shipping, and analytics tools further enhanced efficiency. Customer service, distributor management, and referral programs all run through Zoho CRM, driving better results across the business.
Scala
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
Paris, France
Sociabble helped Scala boost website traffic by 30% in just weeks. Scala used Sociabble's employee advocacy platform to turn 150... employees into brand advocates. Gamification features encouraged content sharing and creation. The activity rate hit 94% after one month. Social media traffic to Scala's website rose by 90%.
Zobaze
- Information Technology And Services
- Small
Hyderabad, India
Microsoft Clarity helped Zobaze increase onboarding flow completion rates by 27%. Zobaze used Clarity’s session recordings and heatmaps to find... UI bugs and user confusion in their app. They fixed issues with language-specific UI and improved in-app guides. These changes led to higher customer satisfaction and more conversions. Clarity gave Zobaze real-time insights into user behavior across devices and regions.
Zobaze
- Information Technology And Services
- Small
Hyderabad, India
Microsoft Clarity helped Zobaze increase onboarding flow completion rates by 27%. Zobaze used Clarity’s session recordings and heatmaps to find... UI bugs and user confusion in their app. They fixed issues with language-specific UI and improved in-app guides. These changes led to higher customer satisfaction and more conversions. Clarity gave Zobaze real-time insights into user behavior across devices and regions.
OrangeLoops
- Information Technology And Services
- Small
Boston, USA
OrangeLoops redesigned Instagram's personalization features for users aged 25–34. The team used surveys and interviews to find gaps in user... control and content relevance. They identified four improvement areas: main screen setup, group management, ad settings, and content control. OrangeLoops created a central control hub, letting users prioritize formats, manage ads, filter content, and choose sharing groups. The new design aims to boost engagement and user satisfaction by giving users more control over their Instagram experience.
ITS Ibelem
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
SoftFluent helped ITS Ibelem migrate PushManager to . NET Core and microservices. The goal was to support Linux, boost scalability,...and reduce reliance on major vendors. SoftFluent's hybrid squad worked with ITS Ibelem's R&D team to deliver a new Linux version for Android devices. The project used .NET Core, Docker, and gRPC. ITS Ibelem gained new features and improved team skills.
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Perry Ellis International
- Apparel & Fashion
- Large
Miami, USA
Perry Ellis International used Conceptboard to replace wasteful physical product boards with digital workspaces. Teams now import designs, gather feedback,... and present virtually, reducing paper and foam board waste. Tech Packages are shared with remote vendors online, eliminating costly shipping. 3D virtualization software enables digital fit sessions, cutting travel and sample waste. The result is faster revision cycles, lower costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Nike wanted to reflect its inclusive English brand voice in Spain, France, and Italy. The company faced challenges with shifting... language trends and diversity, equity, and inclusion across languages. RWS conducted research, focus groups, and interviews to understand sociocultural shifts and language trends. RWS delivered reports with data and guidelines to help Nike evolve its language strategy and stay true to its brand values.
Nike wanted to reflect its inclusive English brand voice in Spain, France, and Italy. The company faced challenges with shifting... language trends and diversity, equity, and inclusion across languages. RWS conducted research, focus groups, and interviews to understand sociocultural shifts and language trends. RWS delivered reports with data and guidelines to help Nike evolve its language strategy and stay true to its brand values.
Flock helped The Vanca cut email use by 65%. The company saw a 40% boost in productivity. Teams now share... outfit designs and ideas in real time. Flock keeps everyone connected, from warehouses to offices. Design teams use Flock to store and review images. The Vanca ships products to market faster with Flock.
Safari Sun used Vention to automate their manual hat picking process. They faced limited floor space and frequent picking errors.... With Vention's hardware and software, they built a custom 3-axis gantry in eight weeks. The team self-programmed the solution using Python, despite little experience. Results included fewer picking errors for 300+ SKUs, 10-minute training, and reallocation of 4 full-time employees.
Mirador Analytics
- Health, Wellness And Fitness
- Small
Boston, USA
TimeCamp helped Mirador Analytics track billable and non-billable hours for client projects. The team struggled with a complex time tracker... that lost data offline and made timekeeping hard. With TimeCamp, project managers can now easily monitor hours, export custom reports, and sync meetings from Google Calendar. Data scientists use the timer feature to track work automatically. Mirador Analytics reports positive feedback, daily time savings, and no lost data.
India’s #1 Fitness App
- Health, Wellness And Fitness
- Medium
India
MirrorFly helped India’s top fitness app connect 2 million users and 100+ trainers. The app needed better chat, video, and... voice features for 50,000 concurrent users. MirrorFly’s SDKs enabled group and one-to-one chat, media sharing, and video calls for up to 8 people. Trainers now guide clients with nutrition and training plans in real time. The platform expanded to serve global clients and increased engagement by 10X.
Community Link Consulting
- Health, Wellness And Fitness
- Medium
Teamwork. com helped Community Link Consulting replace spreadsheets and outdated tools. The Resource Scheduler and Workload Planner improved resource management...and forecasting. Time tracking and reporting features made billing and workload planning easier. Leadership gained real-time visibility into resource allocation. The team increased billable hours and reduced burnout with smarter planning.
DailyBot helps AMORH automate daily check-ins and improve team communication. Before DailyBot, check-ins were inconsistent and team conversations were less... fluid. With DailyBot, AMORH created structured daily standups and wellness checks, boosting team well-being and engagement. The tool supports a culture of ownership and empathy, making work more dynamic and connected. AMORH now uses DailyBot as a core part of their process to support mental health and team visibility.
Corus Orthodontists
- Health, Wellness And Fitness
- Large
ThoughtFarmer helped Corus Orthodontists connect 1,100 employees across 75 locations. Rapid growth made communication and culture hard. Corus chose ThoughtFarmer... for its easy customization and scalability. The intranet, named Coco, improved internal communication and reinforced company values. Employees now find information faster and feel more engaged. The mobile app and analytics tools help Corus understand and boost employee engagement.
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Van Mossel Group (VMG)
- Retail
- Large
Waalwijk, Netherlands
Mitel helped Van Mossel Group unify communications across 60 sites and 400 users. VMG replaced many old phone systems with... MiVoice Business and MiContact Center. Over 120 customer-facing staff now use a single platform for calls, messages, and reporting. Employees gained more flexibility for remote work with unified communications. The new system improved customer service and made it easier to add new users and sites as VMG grows.
Kmart Australia & New Zealand
- Retail
- Very Large
Melbourne, Australia
CentricMinds helped Kmart Australia & New Zealand connect over 55,000 team members across 450 stores with a new intranet called KiT. The challenge was... to improve how teams published and accessed operational content. CentricMinds delivered a document management system with drag-and-drop authoring, secure permissions, and fast search. Team members now use KiT as their main source for information and communication. The intranet made publishing easier, navigation simpler, and encouraged more participation across the business.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. used Salesforce Data Cloud, AI, and Marketing Cloud to personalize engagement for millions of customers across nine brands.... The company implemented Salesforce in just 7.5 months, much faster than the typical 12–18 months. This led to 21 million new email subscribers and thousands of employee hours saved each year. Teams now automate workflows, centralize data, and deliver targeted messages using AI and CRM tools. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. also improved B2B sales and customer support with integrated Salesforce solutions.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. used Salesforce Data Cloud, AI, and Marketing Cloud to personalize engagement for millions of customers across nine brands.... The company implemented Salesforce in just 7.5 months, much faster than the typical 12–18 months. This led to 21 million new email subscribers and thousands of employee hours saved each year. Teams now automate workflows, centralize data, and deliver targeted messages using AI and CRM tools. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. also improved B2B sales and customer support with integrated Salesforce solutions.
Plant With Purpose
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Small
San Diego, USA
Plant With Purpose used Jostle to replace Google Sites for document sharing and team communication. They needed a platform that... worked with Google Drive and helped build community as their team grew. Jostle's "The Shed" became their main hub for sharing files, news, and personal updates. Employees now find documents faster and connect more often. Weekly activities and leadership support boosted engagement and adoption.
Stiftung Dr. Georg Haar
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Small
Germany
Wire helped Stiftung Dr. Georg Haar modernize communication while staying GDPR-compliant. The foundation needed a secure, easy-to-use tool for staff,... families, and partners. Wire enabled safe messaging, file sharing, and calls without using private phone numbers. Employees quickly adopted the app, and now all departments use it. The solution improved data protection, compliance, and digital skills across the organization.
Child Welfare League of America
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Medium
Washington, USA
Groupsite helped the Child Welfare League of America support a national workgroup focused on Indian Child Welfare Act implementation. The workgroup needed... a secure platform for sharing documents and holding discussions. Groupsite provided document folders and discussion forums, replacing ineffective email and listservs. Members could quickly access training materials and best practices. This improved collaboration and resource sharing for child welfare professionals.
Zweckverband Bauhof TKS
- Government Administration
- Small
Stahnsdorf, Germany
Teamwire helped Zweckverband Bauhof TKS replace insecure private messengers with a GDPR-compliant communication platform. The organization needed secure, real-time messaging... for field teams, especially for winter service coordination. Teamwire enabled fast photo sharing, reliable alerts, and protected sensitive data on both work and private devices. The solution improved deployment planning, increased flexibility, and ensured all communications met strict public sector data protection standards.
Hamilton County Communications Center
- Government Administration
Hamilton County Communications Center used Intrado VIPER and Power 911 to improve their 911 call handling. They set up 20... fixed workstations and 15 more for backup and training. They also used laptops to manage 911 calls from anywhere, even outside the main center. The laptops helped with both daily work and live training. The director praised Intrado for great customer service and reliable technology.
une métropole française
- Government Administration
Sofa helped une métropole française launch a new eco-district with its meeting animation tool. The city used Sofa to create... project rooms, share architectural plans, and manage community interviews. Team members worked together in real time, presented budget details, and sent meeting summaries. Sofa made remote collaboration easier and meetings more productive. The solution supported document sharing, live editing, and video conferencing for the project team.
tchop enabled War on the Rocks to launch a branded mobile app for premium members. The app integrated with Memberful... and Discourse, letting users access exclusive podcasts, articles, and community discussions in one place. Push notifications and an easy audio player boosted daily and monthly active user engagement. War on the Rocks saw strong subscriber growth and improved member satisfaction. The solution saved time and resources by avoiding custom app development.
GoWall helped a team run a one-hour meeting with 10 attendees and 10 topics. The meeting started late and time... was tight. GoWall's digital note wall let everyone give feedback at the same time. Participants could like and reply to comments. The meeting leader sorted and exported notes for review. GoWall worked with any video conferencing tool.
Mattermost helped Galois replace Jabber for secure, real-time team messaging. Galois needed a modern, on-premises solution to support remote collaboration... and strict privacy requirements. The company integrated Mattermost with GitLab and Jenkins, and built a custom command line client called Matterhorn. Setup was fast, taking just a couple of hours. Employees now collaborate more easily, reducing email use and improving engagement across teams.
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Pacific Pension & Investment Institute
- Financial Services
- Small
San Francisco, USA
Sococo helped Pacific Pension & Investment Institute stay connected during the pandemic. The team used Sococo to work side-by-side online... and host interactive events. Member engagement increased and new offerings like the "PPI Clubhouse" were launched. Members now connect year-round in a secure, always-on space. Sococo enabled PPI to thrive and deepen relationships despite remote work.
ACME used Café to boost employee engagement and social connectivity. The company ran over 2,200 events in 2024, with 85%... monthly active users. 20% of employees attended a company event for the first time. Café helped map employees into regional hubs and ERGs, making it easier to organize events and build community. Event organizers saved up to 10 hours per week with automated features.
Financial professionals
- Financial Services
- Small
ParagraphAI helps financial professionals create reports, emails, and presentations faster. The tool automates writing and editing, letting users focus on... analysis and strategy. Financial professionals use ParagraphAI to draft materials 10x faster and ensure consistent, professional communication. The AI tool also improves grammar and message accuracy. With ParagraphAI, users spend less time on writing and more on high-value tasks.
Resurrection Medical Center
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Chicago, USA
Text Request helps Resurrection Medical Center reduce front desk phone calls and streamline appointment scheduling. The team uses HIPAA-compliant texting... to reach patients quickly and keep communication consistent. Patients can send photos of referrals and insurance cards, making check-in easier. Two-way texting helps answer urgent questions and keeps patients engaged. The result is less stress for staff and a better experience for patients.
Claromentis helped Medcor move to remote work and improve communication. Medcor replaced their old intranet with a secure, HIPAA compliant... digital workplace. Teams used the new platform to share news, manage documents, and automate business processes. Staff quickly adopted the system, leading to better collaboration and higher productivity. Medcor connected their remote workforce and boosted employee engagement.
Guardant Health used Simpplr to fix siloed data and improve employee communication. They needed a way to connect employees and... share knowledge for better decision-making. Simpplr helped them launch their new platform ahead of schedule. The solution made onboarding easier by giving new hires fast access to company knowledge. Guardant Health unified their teams and improved the employee experience with Simpplr.
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Globo
- Media Production
- Very Large
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Globo used Google Cloud to modernize its media production. Cloud migration enabled Globo to run complex projects at lower costs... and decentralize operations. The company hosted over 50 live events in 2021 using cloud-based Live Production. Automation with Vision AI and Video AI streamlined metadata extraction and reduced manual work. Security and scalability improved, letting Globo handle more productions with fewer resources.
Future Commerce used bundleIQ to speed up research and content creation. The team uploaded reports, podcasts, and books into bundleIQ... to find insights faster. They cut research time from 3 hours to 2 hours. Content consumption per hour jumped by 950%. Productivity increased by 50%. bundleIQ helped them deliver more value to over 50,000 subscribers.
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A leading Indian urban co-operative bank
- Banking
- Large
India
Creative Social Intranet replaced SharePoint for a major Indian co-operative bank with 2,500 employees. The bank unified communication and improved... onboarding across 81 branches. Employees saw a 20% reduction in time spent searching for information. Onboarding became 35% faster. Employee satisfaction increased by 15%. The intranet platform boosted engagement and secured internal communication.
Bigbank uses Fleep to replace email for daily communication. Their team of about 500 employees chats, organizes tasks, and shares... files in Fleep. The platform helps them stay organized and in sync. Employees say Fleep is easy to use and keeps information accessible. Fleep supports both internal and external collaboration for Bigbank.
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Ushuaïa Villages
- Hospitality
- Small
France
Ushuaïa Villages is a network of independent campground owners in France. They wanted to share best practices and connect their... community. eXo Platform helped them build a space for collaboration. Now, members can exchange ideas and resources easily. The network grew to include many sites in its first year.
Groupe. io helped Palazzo Versace Dubai improve internal communications and employee engagement. The hotel needed to reach frontline staff and...share real-time updates. Groupe.io's mobile-first platform enabled easy onboarding, digital announcements, and public recognition. Employees accessed training and company news on the app. After deployment, the happiness index reached an all-time high and retention improved.
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JFE Shoji Power Canada
- Manufacturing
- Medium
Canada
Blink helped JFE Shoji Power Canada boost employee engagement from 55-60% to over 80%. The company used Blink to connect... 75% of staff daily and improve real-time communication. JFE grew from 300 to over 450 employees after adopting the platform. Managers used Blink to launch creative initiatives like sweepstakes and fuel subsidies. The solution made the CEO more accessible and improved recruitment and retention.
Leading building materials company
- Manufacturing
- Medium
Beyondintranet delivered Power BI sales dashboards to a leading building materials company. The client needed better data management and visualization... for their sales data. Beyondintranet analyzed legacy data sources and built custom Power BI reports. The dashboards tracked sales by region, item, team performance, and top customers. The company gained accurate reporting, improved productivity, and a 360-degree view of business performance.
ARCO used Axero to connect 979 employees across 19 offices with a global directory and interactive org chart. The company replaced... a fragmented intranet with ARCOnnect, making it easy to find documents, manage forms, and share news. Employees now access training, HR resources, and company updates in one place. The intranet boosted engagement with features like badges, videos, and digital workflows. Publishing employee stories and running programs like sabbaticals became faster and more visible. ARCO saw higher participation and improved communication company-wide.
ContactMonkey helped Flagger Force boost internal email open rates by over 40%. The company struggled with outdated tools, poor analytics,... and emails flagged as phishing. ContactMonkey offered robust analytics, seamless Outlook integration, and real-time collaboration. Admins and content creators found the new template builder easier to use. Employees now receive important updates without issues, and trust in internal communications has improved.
Aflac used Unily's modern intranet to build a digital ecosystem for its employees. The platform helps team members connect and... collaborate across the company. Aflac wanted an easy-to-use solution for administrators, content authors, and end users. The intranet offers personalization and supports content lifecycle management. This helps Aflac manage content and improve employee experience.
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Bjarne H.
- Education
- Small
Denmark
Limnu helps Bjarne H. work with people from Africa and the Middle East. He uses Limnu to communicate when language... barriers exist. Pictures and drawings make explanations clear. Limnu's online whiteboard supports cross-language collaboration. It is especially useful when others do not speak Danish well.
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Tabcorp
- Entertainment
- Large
Melbourne, Australia
Staffbase helped Tabcorp connect 3,000 employees across Australia with a mobile-first employee hub. After a major demerger, Tabcorp needed to... modernize internal communications and boost engagement. Staffbase enabled two-way communication, frontline access, and leadership visibility. The InForm platform drove 96% daily active users, 27% engaged users, and an 88% interaction rate. Tabcorp now celebrates wins, welcomes new hires, and supports a strong company culture.
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PTC
- Computer Software
- Large
Boston, USA
Bonzai Intranet helped PTC replace their old, clunky intranet with a user-friendly platform. Employees now find, share, and edit content... easily. The new intranet features intuitive search and social tools. Departments manage their own content and target users. PTC achieved a 94% user adoption rate. Productivity increased and content duplication was eliminated.
Buffalo Trace Distilling Company
- Food & Beverages
- Large
Frankfort, USA
Buffalo Trace Distilling Company lost over $100,000 in bourbon due to internal theft. Employees smuggled rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon... barrels and bottles out of the distillery for years. The fraud ring sold stolen goods locally, using simple methods to avoid detection. Authorities uncovered the scheme after investigating unrelated steroid sales. Experts estimate the total loss could exceed $700,000 due to the fraud's long duration and multiple conspirators.
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Eigensonne
- Utilities
- Medium
Berlin, Germany
Eigensonne used Demodesk to digitize their sales process. They increased daily meeting capacity and improved transparency in the digital buying... journey. Eigensonne saw a 20% higher conversion rate and 50% shorter sales cycles. Data quality improved by 80%. Demodesk helped Eigensonne sell complex products over video and provide a better customer experience.
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Puntonet
- Telecommunications
- Medium
Quito, Ecuador
Cisco Services helped Puntonet modernize its network across Ecuador. The upgrade enabled country-wide expansion with high-speed fiber and improved security.... Cisco's analytics and automation reduced network problem logs from 200,000 to 90,000. The new infrastructure supports faster response to customer needs and better service reliability. Puntonet now connects more rural students to online education and partners with the government for digital growth.
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Randstad Sourceright
- Human Resources
- Large
Diemen, Netherlands
Randstad Sourceright used Happeo to connect over 2,500 employees across 70 locations. The company needed a digital workplace to improve... global collaboration and internal communications. Happeo provided a central platform for sharing news, resources, and company culture. Employees can now easily find information and connect with each other. Analytics from Happeo help measure employee engagement and prove ROI to leadership.
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Mockingbird
- Consumer Goods
Eko's interactive video platform helped Mockingbird improve their online shopping experience. Mockingbird wanted to make stroller selection easier for parents... and stand out in a crowded market. Eko created interactive videos for Mockingbird’s key products, letting shoppers explore features at their own pace. The videos were added to product galleries and led to higher engagement and more confident purchases. Shoppers who watched feature videos were three times more likely to buy.
Hibox helped Lievant, a digital marketing agency, organize team projects and improve communication. The agency used Hibox to boost office... productivity. With Hibox, Lievant increased internal communication by 1300%. The platform made team work more efficient. Lievant saw better project management and collaboration with Hibox.
Shelby Hacala
- Professional Training & Coaching
- Small
Reactiv SUITE helped Shelby Hacala, a business coach, move from in-person to remote sessions during the pandemic. He used Reactiv... SUITE to present, collaborate, and engage clients with visual learning tools. Shelby leveraged Reactiv STAGE and SCRIBBLE for interactive presentations and digital whiteboarding. He kept his audience focused and reduced virtual meeting fatigue. Shelby says his remote sessions now feel like in-person meetings, improving engagement and outcomes.
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Kansas City Chiefs
- Sports
- Medium
Kansas City, USA
MangoApps helped the Kansas City Chiefs engage over 600 event staff with their new "Huddle" app. The app gives staff... access to schedules, clock-in/out, and communication tools in one place. After launch, staff adoption jumped to 90%, up from 40% before. Chiefs can now reach all 600 staff instantly, improving communication and training. Other departments are interested in using Huddle for their teams.
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Salesgenie
- Information Services
- Large
Omaha, USA
CrankWheel helps Salesgenie handle 98% of inbound leads within the first minute. Sales agents use Instant Demos to connect with... prospects fast and boost conversion rates. Onboarding and support teams use screen sharing to solve problems and improve retention. About 100 users at Salesgenie and Infogroup rely on CrankWheel daily. Customers and agents praise its ease of use and quick setup.
Acme Logistics Corporation
- Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Medium
USA
MelpApp helped Acme Logistics Corporation fix poor communication and long meetings. The team used MelpApp to centralize messages and manage... projects. Meetings became shorter and more focused. Employees saw productivity gains of 100% to 300%. The company now spends less time in meetings and works better together.
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UserTesting
- Internet
- Medium
San Francisco, USA
Mural helped UserTesting improve team collaboration with visual methods. The team used mini-methods for design exercises in daily and weekly... meetings. This approach made it easier for remote designers, engineers, and researchers to share feedback and solve problems together. Mural reduced the stress of long ideation sessions and encouraged creative problem solving. UserTesting built a habit of design thinking using Mural's collaborative platform.
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Mind the Product
- Events Services
- Small
London, UK
Mind the Product used AnywhereWorks to support a global remote work culture. The company grew from a small meetup to... a community with over 150,000 members and events in 155 countries. CEO James Mayes highlights how remote work enabled flexibility and diversity in hiring. Mind the Product now offers training and conferences for tech professionals worldwide. Remote work helped the team balance work and personal life while expanding their reach.