Question 1

Which apps can I use to synchronize my employee contacts with sync.blue®?

Accepted Answer

With the GAL Sync Tool sync.blue® you can easily synchronize the Microsoft Global Address List (GAL) automatically with Android. All you need is a free sync.blue® account. After registration, the process is quickly explained:   Select source: Select the Microsoft GAL as the starting point for your contacts.  Select destination: Define Android as the synchronization destination.  Share: Automatically share the synchronized contacts with your employees.   You can synchronize your employee contacts with over 80 apps and applications such as Microsoft GAL, Microsoft Teams, smartphones such as iPhone and Android, CRM systems and many more. You can find a detailed overview of which apps sync.blue® is compatible with here https://help.sync.blue/hc/en-us/articles/4416007969810-Which-apps-is-sync-blue-compatible-with.

Question 2

How can I separate professional contacts from private contacts?

Accepted Answer

Some apps support the synchronization of contact folders. Specific contacts can be saved in these folders/categories within the app and then synchronized. You can find the necessary setting for this in the last step under Advanced Settings when creating a sync.blue® connection.

Question 3

How do I transfer employee contacts to mobile devices with sync.blue®?

Accepted Answer

sync.blue® automatically synchronizes business contacts from sources such as Microsoft 365, Exchange or CRM systems directly to mobile devices such as iPhones, Androids or tablets. Users don't have to install or configure anything - everything runs centrally via the web dashboard.

Question 4

How up-to-date are the contacts on the devices during contact synchronization?

Accepted Answer

Hourly updates from sync.blue® keep your contact data up-to-date and available on all devices and applications.

Question 5

How can I get a unified phonebook for mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

With sync.blue®, you can easily set up a uniform phone book for devices such as iPhones and Android phones. sync.blue® connects your existing sources (Microsoft GAL, Azure Active Directory, industry systems,..) and automatically delivers all internal and external contacts to every company smartphone. Thanks to seamless integration with your mobile device management (MDM) system, your phone book is always centralized, consistent, and up to date—securely available on all devices.

Reasons for sync.blue®

From clear communication to measurable efficiency – the most important advantages of sync.blue® for your company

Communication

Automization

Efficiency & ROI

How sync.blue® differs from other solutions

Fully GDPR compliant

Made & hosted in Germany

Proven for government usage

No training required

Imagine your employees taking action before others even have time to react

sync.blue® combines everything your company needs for networked communication – mobile, centralized, and automatic

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