So they launched Yammer in 2008. According to the CPO, Jim Patterson, they wanted the name to reiterate this concept of persistent communication. And yammer, by some definitions, explicitly means to talk and talk… and talk for a long time. It wasn’t the only name considered, though.
When did Yammer become a company?
It was hugely successful, and was later expanded to become both its own product and company that was launched in September of 2008. Yammer quickly caught the eyes of many eager buyers before it was ultimately acquired by Microsoft in 2012.
What does the future of Yammer look like?
The future of Yammer looks good as lots of organizations are using Yammer and Microsoft also planning to evolve Yammer to power social connection and engagement across the Office 365 suite. Yammer acting as a great platform for organization-wide employee engagement and communications for Microsoft 365 customers.
On Quora, Patterson wrote, “Yammer was selected because it was the only [name] that everyone still remembered several months later and the domain name was available for purchase. ” As luck would have it, the name passes a few other rumored tests, too.
What is Yammer and how does it work?
Yammer is a unique social net working service designed with enterprise communication in mind. Yammer was created by a company called Geni with the sole purpose of helping employees connect and communicate across their organization.
When I was writing we ran into the inquiry “How can I use Yammer to engage my community?”.
The most common answer is, create a virtual event that your community can ask a question and participate live or watch the recording afterwards. Use polls to crowd source feedback and get answers fast. Stay connected outside the office with the Yammer mobile app.
Make the most of Yammer by creating and sharing conversations, working with files, managing your Yammer Inbox and notifications, participating in live events, and learning about accessibility features. What’s in the Yammer Home and Discovery Feeds? Can I unsubscribe myself from Yammer?
What is the Yammer app?
As Microsoft’s first app built from the ground up with the Fluent Design System, new Yammer provides an engaging and easy-to-use experience on the web and in the Yammer apps for Android and i, and os.
You could be thinking “How do I use Yammer outside of the office?”
Stay connected outside the office with the Yammer mobile app. Yammer helps you connect and engage across your organization, so you can discuss ideas, share updates, and network with others.
Another popular query is “How do I set up a Yammer network?”.
Use the Yammer admin tools to set up your Yammer network. Covers options for configuration, design, admins, usage policy, external networks, and activity stream keys.
How do I set up notifications in Yammer?
For more information, see Configure your Yammer network. Users control what email notifications they receive. Users can go to Yammer settings > Edit settings > Notifications and select which notifications to receive. For more information, see Yammer email and push notifications.
Can I change my email settings in Yammer?
A: No, the only email settings an admin can change are whether emails sent by Yammer must be confirmed before sending and the logo included in email messages that Yammer sends. Users control their own email notification settings. Q: Can I unsubscribe myself from Yammer? A: When your organization is using Yammer, you can’t unsubscribe yourself.
What should I think about before launching my Yammer account?
Before you plan your launch, think about how you want to use Yammer and what you want it to do for your organization. Yammer is much more than a social tool for your organization—set up your Yammer network for the maximum impact on your organization by focusing on activities that drive business transformation.