In a world of social distancing, platforms like Microsoft Teams provide a solution to connect with the world. Video and audio calls, which used to be supplementary, have now become the primary mode of connecting.
And this is reflected in the growth that Microsoft Teams has experienced, with 100+ million users added in the past 2 years. But if you haven’t used this tool, why move to Microsoft Teams phone now?
We answer that question and more. Read on to learn about the benefits, scalability, and flexibility of Microsoft Teams. Plus, sign up for our webinar next week for an in-depth overview and Q&A!
It Has Everything You Need in One Place
There are several apps out there that provide a place for communication. Some of them are even widely used (Zoom and Slack, for example). Where do these apps fall short? They offer only a fraction of what an organization needs to communicate.
For example, Zoom only provides audio and video conferencing. Slack doesn’t connect to desktop apps the way Microsoft Teams connects to the Office suite. When one platform only provides a third of what you need, it forces you to get additional apps.
When team communication is spread across 3 or 5 different apps, it can get messy and inefficient. Not to mention expensive.
Integration is one of the the biggest reasons why Microsoft Teams has continued to grow at an accelerated rate. Users can video call, audio call, chat, share and edit files, track calendars, manage tasks, and share updates under a single platform.
Microsoft mitigates the need to add and purchase additional apps by providing everything you need to communicate under Microsoft Teams. It’s organized, cost efficient, and just makes sense.
It Helps You Maximize Investments
Microsoft Teams is not a standalone app. It’s included under several different Microsoft 365 plans and subscriptions.
Before the pandemic, Microsoft Teams largely flew under the radar. Once the world started working from home, organizations took notice of this communication powerhouse.
For organizations with an existing Microsoft working environment, Microsoft Teams was the intuitive choice. It came at no additional cost and had all the necessary features and integrations—and then some.
Microsoft tools such as OneNote, OneDrive, and Office apps are already integrated into the platform. Plus, there’s a long list of partner apps that users can find in the Microsoft Teams app store (Trello, Jira, and Asana to name a few).
Don’t see a partner app that you like? Microsoft is constantly updating features and apps for Microsoft Teams. If you start using the platform, your options will only expand. Whether you use partner apps or Office integrations, Microsoft Teams will maximize your investment.
It's Flexible and (Ridiculously) Easy to Use
Because Microsoft products are so prevalent across industries and institutions, the interface for these apps is familiar.
But even to someone that has never used a Microsoft product, Microsoft Teams is an extremely intuitive tool. A side panel indicates where to access chat, team channels, and more. Search features make it easy to find specific messages, files, and users.
Microsoft Teams is, after all, designed to simplify collaboration and take out the confusion that many other apps evoke. This simplification increases productivity and saves time.
Don’t have or want a Microsoft 365 subscription? Microsoft Teams Essentials, the first standalone offering of the app, was designed with small businesses in mind. This version strips Microsoft Teams down to a simple chat and meeting solution.
That means no Office apps, meeting recordings, or breakout rooms. With 10GB of storage available for each user, Microsoft Teams Essentials is a great fit for small businesses. It’s also perfect for businesses that rely on meetings but have no need for additional apps.
It Helps You Connect and Collaborate
We’ve explained in great detail exactly why Microsoft Teams has become the preferred application for communicating.
But sometimes showing is better than telling. We’re showing you how we modernized communication for the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario. With Microsoft Teams and 365 Business Voice, of course.
“The Point Alliance team had the expertise to implement Microsoft Business Voice quickly and securely. Our hybrid environment is now fully flexible as a result of the VoIP platform, without any disruption to our previous set up. Thank you Point Alliance!”
-Director of Enterprise Technology, RIBO
Read the Full Story Here.
