# Integrated Collaborative Chat Platforms Zoho Cliq is a Productive and Fun Chat for Work Software By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-for-work References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/zoho-cliq) & [zoho](https://www.zoho.com/chat/early-access.html) This software startup makes video, audio and file sharing easier with chat for work. Currently in beta, [Zoho](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callbookai) Cliq provides chat software for companies, especially small and medium businesses. Bringing together productivity and fun, the platform offers [collaboration channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-collaboration-platform) for different teams and integration with other major apps you use for everyday business. In addition to text messaging capabilities, the real-time chat for work lets employees share other files and hosts video chat too. Workers can also send emoticons for when text and video still doesn't convey what they want to say. Zoho Cliq has a secure and easy to search chat history as well, for when you need to reference previous conversations and shared documents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaboration-first Workplace:** The trend of integrating chat platforms into workplace software is disrupting traditional communication methods by enabling real-time collaboration across different teams. - **Enhanced File Sharing:** The trend of incorporating video, audio, and file sharing capabilities into chat platforms presents opportunities for businesses to streamline communication and improve productivity. - **Emoticon Communication:** The trend of using emoticons in workplace chats is revolutionizing how employees express themselves and communicate their thoughts and emotions effectively. ### Where This Applies - **Software Development:** The integration of collaborative chat platforms in workplace software offers disruptive innovation opportunities for software development companies to create more efficient and user-friendly communication tools. - **Communication and Collaboration Tools:** The rise of integrated chat platforms opens up new horizons for communication and collaboration tools providers to develop innovative solutions that enhance workplace productivity. - **Small and Medium Businesses:** The adoption of chat software designed specifically for small and medium businesses provides disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to improve internal communication, collaboration, and file sharing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workplace Chat Organizing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickup-chat.md) - [Workplace Collaboration Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-team-chat.md) - [Unified Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-workplace1.md) - [Collaborative Project Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliquest.md) - [Collaborative Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-platforms.md) - [AI-Powered Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-workplace.md) - [Team Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamhubcom.md) - [Group Location Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kliq.md) - [All-in-One Team Communication Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomshift.md)