Gallagher sent a message to him - and cleared up the stumbling block. In a physical meeting, we might have had to leave the room. Talking Points Gallagher uses chat an average of 20 times a day. And it works best for intimate dialogue. Tech Talk Mirabilis's technology lets users see whether people on a contact list are online, and whether they're busy or away from their desks.
Users click on a name to send an instant message or to open a chat session.
Hand Technologies is a virtual organization. Chat has become a real business tool. Hand's first chat application was designed to speed up the process of evaluating job candidates. Prospective consultants visit an online auditorium, where executives explain Hand's business model and field questions. The company also holds moderated chats for its consultants.