Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration platform similar to Slack. Microsoft Teams works with Skype for Business so you can text, call, video chat, and share files with colleagues, friends, or even family. Thanks to its seamless integrations with other Office 365 programs, which will be just $9.99 a month for a family subscription for up to 6 members, you can work on shared files without having to leave the app. This is incredibly useful especially if you are someone that is pressed for time. No more fumbling through multiple apps, everything is right there in Microsoft Teams.

 

Did you know that the right chat tool is an invaluable way to keep remote and office employees connected and on the same page? In a survey performed by Microsoft, they found that offices using their software hold 25% fewer meetings. They also experienced an 80% increase in team culture and transparency. Now, that’s what we call bringing a team together!

 

Microsoft Teams features:

 

Teams – Users can find and create channels to hold “on-the-spot meetings, have conversations, and share files.”

 

Meetings – Microsoft Teams syncs with Outlook and allows users to see what’s lined up for the day and to schedule meetings automatically.

 

Calls – Provides VoIP calling within the organization that goes beyond just chat-based collaboration. If you need something from John in sales, you can push a button and be connected to him immediately. You don’t even have to pick up your phone if you don’t want to. MST can be used on your pc or as an app on your smartphone.

 

Activity – Allows users to catch up on their unread messages, @mentions, and replies. This is a great feature especially if you’re a busy person that likes to get things done quickly.

Training videos – Microsoft Teams has put out some AMAZING training videos that will bring your team up to speed in a hurry! You’ll get a quick overview and all the essential info to get you up and running. By the end of the video, you’ll practically be a Microsoft Teams expert.