Flock (messaging service)
| Developer(s) | Riva FZC |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2014 |
| Preview release | none (n/a) [±] |
| Operating system | |
| Type | Instant messaging, Online chat |
| Website | www |
Flock is a free instant messaging service for work and business environments that speeds up and simplifies communication within teams and organizations.[1] It is available for free for an unlimited number of users on Windows Desktop, Mac, Chrome, iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.[2]
History
Flock was developed by start-up Riva FZC, which was founded by Bhavin Turakhia.[3]
Features and functionality
Flock's features include:
- Free, for unlimited users[4]
- Mobile and Desktop applications
- File and image sharing[5]
- Group chats for teams and projects[6]
- Secure encrypted messaging[7]
- Ability to add clients to your conversations[8]
- Auto-updated company directory
- Synced conversations across multiple devices[5]
- Unlimited chat history[4]
- Admin interface to manage employee exits[9]
References
- ^ "Riva's messaging app Flock to compete with Skype, Yammer and Slack". Economic Times. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "Directi founder launches business chat service Flock". Medianama. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "Company Profile". Crunch Base. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "New enterprise chat Flock to compete with Blackberry, Microsoft". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "Free 'instant' business messaging app launches to rival likes of Yammer". Startups UK. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "Directi founder Bhavin Turakhia launches WhatsApp like chat app Flock for professionals". TechCircle.in. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "Flock.co". Flock official website.
- ^ "Directi's Bhavin Launches Flock, Team Collaboration App". Next Big What. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- ^ "Riva launches Flock messaging app for businesses". Financial Express. Retrieved September 26, 2014.