Team collaboration software

Team collaboration software provides a persistent, messaging-centric digital workspace, with features including chat, file sharing and video. Keep tabs on the evolution of the team collaboration market and learn how to evaluate the leading team collaboration tools.

June 30, 2022 30 Jun'22
Microsoft will sign idle users out of Office web apps

Hybrid work puts corporate data at risk as employees use various devices to access company resources. Microsoft has worked to address that risk in Office web apps.
June 30, 2022 30 Jun'22
Meta intends to win metaverse wallet race with Meta Pay

Meta plans to let metaverse users pay for digital items, retain the proof of item ownership and manage their identities with the newly rebranded Meta Pay.
June 22, 2022 22 Jun'22
Slack will add video to impromptu meeting app Huddles

Slack brings video meetings to Huddles this fall to encourage people to hold quick conversations without switching to Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
June 21, 2022 21 Jun'22
Zoom provides app tools to more developers

Educators, doctors and finance professionals use Zoom differently, so the company wants developers to help it meet each group's specific video conferencing needs.

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Social collaboration tools create hybrid work water cooler

Traditional collaboration tools have struggled to replicate casual office conversations. New social collaboration tools could help reduce the isolation of remote and hybrid work. Continue Reading
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Remote work carries different expectations for communication. Learn how to shift to asynchronous communication to create more equitable collaboration among remote employees. Continue Reading
Remote work effectiveness requires adjusting expectations

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Workplace by Facebook integrations broaden app's appeal

Facebook added dozens of business tools to a newly created app directory in its platform for businesses. The Workplace by Facebook integrations should broaden the product's appeal. Continue Reading
How should companies evaluate team collaboration apps?

Team collaboration isn't one-size-fits-all. Distinct user needs must be considered when creating a collaboration assessment to find the best team collaboration apps for your users. Continue Reading
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Although the terms "collaboration" and "web conferencing" are similar, there are subtle differences in their meanings that can better help you understand what they are and what they do. Continue Reading