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Why a Secure Digital Workplace Is Essential for You | Blog

Organizations rely heavily on communication and collaboration tools like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Office to function effectively. However, the widespread use of public servers to host these tools introduces significant risks. Sensitive data is often stored in undisclosed locations, accessible by unidentified entities, creating substantial security and privacy concerns—especially for critical sectors like healthcare and government.

Some organizations adopt fragmented solutions to mitigate these risks, integrating separate tools like Jitsi for communication and Nextcloud for collaboration. While these tools offer privacy, their lack of integration often results in operational inefficiencies and disrupted workflows.

Zextras Carbonio redefines the approach to secure, efficient communication and collaboration. It combines advanced messaging, file management, and productivity tools into a unified platform. Designed to keep sensitive data under your control, Zextras Carbonio empowers organizations to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and maintain privacy—all while ensuring seamless usability and integration.

Risks of Public Servers

Communication tools like Zoom, Google Meet, and collaboration platforms like Microsoft Office are essential for most organizations. However, relying on public servers poses risks, with data stored in unknown locations and accessible to unidentified entities, raising concerns for sectors like healthcare and government.

The Problem with Fragmented Solutions

Many companies adopt separate tools to ensure privacy—like Jitsi for communication and Nextcloud for collaboration. While effective individually, this fragmented approach complicates management and disrupts workflows.

Zextras Carbonio: A Unified, Private Platform

Zextras Carbonio addresses these challenges by combining communication and collaboration tools into one secure, private platform. It streamlines operations while maintaining full control over sensitive data.

Carbonio Chats – Secure Communication

Carbonio Chats is an integral part of Zextras Carbonio, offering a private and secure instant messaging solution for organizations. Unlike public chat platforms, it ensures that all conversations remain within your organization’s servers, protecting sensitive data from external access.

It includes features like:

  • Video meeting
  • Screen sharing
  • Meeting recording
  • Dedicated meeting rooms
  • External attendees
  • Group chats
  • File sharing

Moreover, Carbonio Chats integrates with the file management module, allowing users to share Carbonio files directly within chats.

Carbonio Files – Secure Collaboration

Zextras Carbonio Files provides a private and secure solution for managing and sharing files within your organization. Fully integrated with other Carbonio modules, it enables seamless collaboration, including direct file sharing through Carbonio Chats or attaching files on emails with robust privacy controls and a user-friendly interface, it ensures that your sensitive data is protected.

Including features like:

  • Integrated documents, spreadsheets, and presentation editors
  • Collaborative file editing
  • Private and public sharing links
  • Full sharing capabilities
  • File versioning

Personal Productivity

Carbonio offers a suite of personal productivity tools designed to enhance your workflow and efficiency:

  • Task as a Personal Assistant
  • Search, Tags & Message Filtering
  • Forwarding & Redirecting
  • Out of Office
  • Multiple Signatures

Carbonio on the Move

Carbonio ensures seamless device accessibility, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere, at any time:

  • Native Mobile Apps for iOS and Android
    Access Carbonio’s full suite of features on the go with native mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices.
  • ActiveSync
    Synchronize your emails, contacts, and calendars seamlessly across devices with ActiveSync, ensuring consistency and real-time updates.

Conclusion

Organizations need a secure, efficient, and integrated platform for communication and collaboration without compromising data privacy. The reliance on public servers exposes sensitive information to potential risks, while fragmented solutions create inefficiencies that hinder productivity.

Zextras Carbonio eliminates these challenges by providing a unified, private platform that ensures complete data control, seamless collaboration, and advanced productivity tools. With Carbonio Chats, Carbonio Files, and personal productivity features, organizations can maintain secure communication, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency—all while keeping their data within their own infrastructure.

By choosing Zextras Carbonio, organizations gain the best of both worlds: robust privacy and seamless usability.

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