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.

January 21, 2022 21 Jan'22
Cisco introduces digital accessibility features for Webex

Cisco aims the latest features at making Webex friendlier to disabled people, an essential step as digital accessibility lawsuits rise and the fight for talent intensifies.
January 20, 2022 20 Jan'22
Logitech brings USB device management to home office

Sync, a web-based platform that helps IT make sure devices are up-to-date and working correctly, will now work with at-home devices like webcams and headsets.
January 20, 2022 20 Jan'22
Activision Blizzard deal positions Microsoft for the metaverse

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard would provide the technology for building virtual worlds that could provide the foundation for the metaverse.
January 13, 2022 13 Jan'22
Microsoft bolsters Teams for frontline workers

The latest Microsoft Teams features add walkie-talkie functionality to Zebra Technologies devices and integrate scheduling and training to frontline worker apps.

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instant messaging

Instant messaging, often shortened to IM or IM'ing, is the exchange of near real-time messages through a standalone application or embedded software. Continue Reading
Microsoft Teams lifecycle management with PowerShell and Graph

A rushed Microsoft Teams deployment could lead to unintended gaps in security and governance. Here's how to use PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph to regain control. Continue Reading
speech technology

Speech technology is a type of computing technology that enables an electronic device to recognize, analyze and understand spoken word or audio. Continue Reading

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5 UC and collaboration trends driving market change in 2022

As the hybrid work model continues, discover the unified communications and collaboration trends anticipated to transform the market in 2022 and beyond. Continue Reading
The evolving role of email in business communication

Email has been around for decades, but its role in business communications will change as collaboration apps become more predominant and open. Continue Reading
Weighing video conferencing options for small businesses

Businesses of all sizes are enabling video rooms as part of their collaboration strategy. Here's how small businesses can choose the right video conferencing tools. Continue Reading

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What are best practices for working with external partners?

More organizations now use collaboration tools to work with external partners. Learn how to manage external collaboration to support distributed teams and keep company data secure. Continue Reading
5 collaboration features to disable for security reasons

Most enterprises lack sufficient collaboration security strategies. Instead, companies are disabling features to improve security. Learn which features are most often disabled and why. Continue Reading
Integration strategy key to fuel cross-company collaboration

The need to communicate with external partners has put a new emphasis on cross-company collaboration tools. Explore the best ways to provide everyone with the same capabilities. Continue Reading

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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
What's the difference between collaboration and web conferencing?

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