Vegvisir Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Cira Apps, Accelerating Growth in Enterprise Contact and Calendar Syncing Solutions
AUSTIN, TX – January 1, 2025 – Vegvisir Capital Partners (“Vegvisir”), a private equity firm specializing in B2B technology investments, announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Cira Apps Limited. (“Cira Apps”), a leading...
Why Microsoft Teams Falls Short as a CiraSync Alternative
Microsoft Teams has become the go-to tool for workplace communication. It’s the app we use daily to chat with colleagues, join meetings, and make important calls. But here’s the big question: Is Microsoft Teams enough to manage all your contact needs? For users that...
How to Sync and Merge Outlook Contacts | CiraSync
CiraSync is possibly the only contact synchronization service for Office 365 that lets you sync and merge contacts from several different source locations. You can sync contacts from the Global Address List, Public Folders, and shared mailboxes, all combined together...
How to Setup Conditions and Subgroups
Condition and subgroup settings in CiraHub serve as more than just data filtering features; they help organization refine and optimize their data management strategy. By segmenting data into smaller, relevant subsets, you ensure that only necessary information is...
6 Methods to Sync the Global Address List to Android Devices? (2025)
I wrote this article because many people (and I) are searching for the best way to sync the global address list to Android devices. In fact, I spent six days reading many articles online and Reddit conversations to find the easiest solution. I then spent two weeks...
Simplify Contact Management with CiraSync’s Purge and Cleanup Features
What Makes Contact Purge and Cleanup Important? CiraSync’s purge and cleanup tool helps organizations manage their contact data more effectively. A purge allows users to remove outdated or unnecessary information from their contact lists, keeping all of their data...
How to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone? (7 Methods) — CiraSync
IT department? Four things often happen when you sync the Global Address List to iPhone: You follow the steps, but the contacts never show up. They appear, but users complain about duplicates. You delete contacts from the GAL, but the same contacts still appear on the...
How to Sync Law Firm Contacts to Smartphones? (2024) — CiraSync
Law is a very sensitive practice – that’s simply the nature of the business. Confidentiality and security are paramount; failing to check just one of those boxes can see you closing down your law firm. Clients can often be short-tempered and difficult to communicate...
How to Create Contacts in Outlook? [View, Edit & Sync]
Over 400 million people worldwide use Outlook to manage emails, calendars, and contacts, which makes it the second most popular email provider (behind Gmail). Chances are you use Outlook to manage your company’s activities and communication. However, one of the best...
What is the Offline Global Address List (OAB)? [2025 Beginners Guide]
I was surprised when Piaff, our content manager, asked me to write a blog post about the offline global address list. I knew what the offline GAL was because I had heard the term but never used it. After all, we (and our customers) don’t see its need because we use...
10 Best Global Address List Sync Tools in 2025
Gartner research puts the average cost of poor data quality at $12.9 million per year (Gartner, 2020). MIT Sloan Management Review research with Cork University Business School adds that companies lose 15–25% of revenue annually to poor data quality. What does this...
How to Export the Offline Global Address List? [2 Methods] — CiraSync
Did you know that Outlook users can access their Global Address List (GAL) contacts even when they’re offline? It’s only possible if they export the Offline Global Address List. In this guide, I will show two methods to achieve this result. I will also explain...
How to Sync Construction Contacts to Smartphones? (2024 Guide)
Stats from the Associated General Contractors of America (ADC) indicate more than 919,000 construction establishments in the U.S. in the 1st quarter of 2023. Moreover, The US construction industry employs 8.0 million people, including laborers, engineers, managers,...
The Tale of CiraSync and the International Chicken Delivery
At Cira Apps, we value our customer feedback and take every opportunity to connect on a personal level. Recently, our CEO, Neil Wainwright, had a particularly amusing interaction while conducting a NPS survey. One of the respondants, Chris, had a bit of a cheeky...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between Zoho and Pipedrive
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between Zoho and Pipedrive. Thanks to this Two-way sync feature, you can: Two-way sync Zoho contacts with Pipedrive. Update contacts simultaneously across the two platforms Without producing...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between Zoho and Global Address Lists
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between Zoho and Global Address Lists. Thanks to this Two-way sync feature, you can: Two-way sync Zoho contacts with Global Address Lists. Update contacts simultaneously across the two platforms...
Mastering the Global Address List: Essential Tips for Efficient Communication in Large Organizations
Effective communication is the foundation of any successful organization. In today’s fast-paced business environment, having reliable tools to manage contact information is crucial. With teams often spread across different locations and time zones, maintaining...
Microsoft Disrupted by CrowdStrike Global Outage: What We Know So Far
Huge worldwide outages related to the company CrowdStrike hit banks, airlines, and other major institutions that depend on Microsoft 365 apps early Friday morning. Given CrowdStrike’s significant presence in the cybersecurity domain, the impact was far-reaching,...
How to Two-Way Sync Calendars Between iCloud and Microsoft 365 Public Folders
Managing calendars efficiently is essential for both personal and professional life, and it becomes even more critical when dealing with shared resources like public folders. For organizations and individuals who use both iCloud and Microsoft 365, ensuring that...
How to Two-Way Sync Multiple iCloud Calendars
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync multiple iCloud calendars together. Managing multiple calendars across different platforms can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to keeping all your events and schedules synchronized. For users...
How to Two-Way Sync Calendars Between iCloud and Microsoft 365 User Mailboxes
For users who rely on both iCloud and Microsoft 365 for their calendar needs, ensuring seamless synchronization between these two platforms can be a game-changer. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up a two-way sync between iCloud and Microsoft...
Two-Way Sync Calendars: iCloud & Exchange Server User Mailboxes
For users who utilize both iCloud and Exchange Server for their scheduling needs, achieving a seamless two-way sync between these platforms can simplify calendar management significantly. This article provides a detailed guide on how to set up a two-way...
Two-Way Sync Calendars: iCloud & Exchange Server Public Folders
For organizations and individuals who rely on both iCloud and Exchange Server public folders, achieving seamless synchronization between these platforms can simplify scheduling and improve coordination. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up a...
How to Two-Way Sync iCloud and SharePoint Calendars
Professionals often find themselves navigating between different digital ecosystems. Two such systems that frequently intersect are Apple’s iCloud and Microsoft’s SharePoint. While iCloud serves as a personal cloud storage solution for Apple users,...
How to Two-Way Sync iCloud and Google Workspace Calendars
Juggling multiple calendar systems can be a hassle, especially when you’re trying to balance personal and professional commitments. If you’re an Apple user who also relies on Google Workspace for business, you’ve likely encountered the challenge of...
How to Sync iCloud and iCal Calendars
For Apple users, two of the most commonly used calendar management tools are iCloud and iCal. Many users find themselves wondering how to ensure their calendars stay perfectly synchronized between the two. This article will guide you through the process of setting up...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between iCloud and Exchange Server User Mailboxes
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between iCloud and Exchange Server User Mailboxes. Syncing contacts between iCloud and Exchange Server User Mailboxes facilitates improved collaboration and communication within organizations. iCloud...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between iCloud and Exchange Server Public Folders
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between iCloud and Exchange Server Public Folders. iCloud serves as a cloud-based storage service offered by Apple, while Exchange Server Public Folders provide a centralized location for storing and...
How to Two-way Sync Contacts Between Multiple iCloud Sources.
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between multiple iCloud sources. Gone are the days of switching between devices or accounts to find the contact you need. When multiple iCloud sources are synced up, finding your contacts has never...
Setting Up Points of Contact (POCs) in CiraSync
CiraSync allows organizations to designate specific users or groups as Points of Contact or (POCs). POCs serve as the go-to individuals for specific inquiries or issues, simplifying and speeding up the communication process. This ensures that information reaches the...
How to Add Administrators in CiraSync
The role of administrators in CiraSync is pivotal. Administrators have the ability to adjust settings and manage access, ensuring that synchronization processes are both efficient and secure. By adding administrators, organizations can delegate responsibilities...
Save Outlook Contacts on iOS and Android
This article will show users how to save and sync Outlook contacts directly to their phone’s native contact list on both iPhones and Android devices. By saving Outlook contacts directly to mobile devices, users will see their contacts populated within the...
13 Best (& Affordable) Zapier Alternatives to Use in 2026!
Looking for the best Zapier alternatives? Zapier is a popular online application that connects many apps and services to automate tasks. However, you may be looking for companies like Zapier for some key features, convenience of use, or other factors. This article...
How to Set up Application Consent Settings in CiraSync
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure the Application Consent Settings in CiraSync, which is essential for ensuring a smooth integration with your organization’s Microsoft 365 data environment. By setting up these permissions, you enable...
How to Two-Way Contact Sync Multiple Deal Cloud Sources
Syncing multiple Deal Cloud accounts together can offer several strategic benefits for companies, especially those operating in fields like private equity, investment banking, and corporate development where managing deal flows and client relationships effectively is...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between Deal Cloud and Pipedrive
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between Deal Cloud and Pipedrive. Pipedrive is renowned for its intuitive and user-friendly sales CRM software, designed to help sales teams manage leads and close deals more effectively. By...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between Deal Cloud and HubSpot
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between Deal Cloud and HubSpot. Deal Cloud serves as a comprehensive platform for managing deal pipelines, tracking interactions, and streamlining the deal-making process, while HubSpot is renowned...
How to Two-Way Sync Contacts Between Deal Cloud and Salesforce
This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between Deal Cloud and Salesforce. Two-way syncing contacts between Deal Cloud and Salesforce can help organizations optimize their operational efficiency and bolster their customer relationship...
