User:Silentchris/HipChat

HipChat is an application service provider that launched in January 2010 after a 1 month beta period for internal/private chat and instant messaging. It allows users to create and participate in chat rooms and send one-on-one messages with other people in a group-centric format.

Features
The primary features of HipChat are chat rooms, one-on-one messaging, searchable chat history, image sharing, file uploading, and SMS messaging for one-on-one conversations. The product is available both as a web-based client and a downloadable AIR application

In the press
HipChat has been covered in a few articles from notable online news providers including TechCrunch and Web Worker Daily. Reviews have been positive, comparing the company to other collaboration services like Yammer and Campfire.