Microsoft Teams now has more than 320 million end users
The "new" Teams is very popular, Microsoft states in a recent blog post. The videoconferencing application now has more than 320 million users worldwide.
According to Microsoft, tens of millions of end users began using Teams this year. Also, more than 2,000 different apps can now be downloaded ... Read more
Microsoft replaces Teams Files with OneDrive for Teams
Microsoft is replacing the existing Files app in Microsoft Teams, where users can store files, with the OneDrive for Teams app. This will give users a constant app experience within Microsoft 365 where they can store and manage all their files.
The Files app in Microsoft Teams has had its day, a... Read more
VDI users also get improved Microsoft Teams experience
Mircosoft has introduced its new Teams app for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. VDI users will get the same experience of the previously revamped MS Teams app for Windows and Mac as well as some functionality of its own.
After Microsoft introduced its revamped Teams app for Win... Read more
Microsoft Teams refreshes design of Channels
Microsoft recently gave the Channels functionality in Teams a new look and more functionalities. This is to help Channels users better navigate the various options the feature has to offer.
The Channels option in Microsoft Teams allows teams to collaborate in a dedicated virtual environment bas... Read more
DarkGate malware targets Skype and Microsoft Teams
The so-called DarkGate malware not only attacks Skype accounts but also spreads through affected Microsoft Teams accounts.
Between July and September of this year, Skype accounts have been the target of attacks with the DarkGate malware, Trend Micro discovered. This malware enables the spread o... Read more
Microsoft rolls out fast and new Teams client for Windows and Mac
Microsoft has begun rolling out the new Teams client to all Windows and Mac users. The new Teams client, already named Teams 2.0, is much faster and more efficient than its predecessor. In addition, the design has also been revamped.
Users have already had the opportunity to try out the new Team... Read more
Microsoft Teams replaces Live Events for Town Halls
Microsoft Teams is introducing the Town Halls feature for holding virtual events. This feature replaces the existing Live Events option for holding large live events via the video conferencing platform.
The new Town Halls functionality, which will be available starting Oct. 5, 2023, should make ... Read more
EU is going to denounce Teams’ market dominance after all
The EU will continue to sue Microsoft for possible unfair competition from its video conferencing platform Teams. This is despite the tech giant's proposal not to bundle the application with other software, such as Microsoft 365.
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft's proposal did not prove enough ... Read more
Microsoft announces price for Teams APIs to record and transcribe meetings
Microsoft announces pricing for APIs to record and transcribe Teams meetings. The price adds up per minute the meeting runs.
The Graph API was developed by Microsoft and allows Teams meetings to be recorded and transcribed. 600 minutes of online meetings per app per tenant, which is a group of ... Read more
Google wants to compete with Teams and Slack with new way to collaborate
At Google, they believe in separated and perfected applications that come together within a platform where you can collaborate well. As opposed to one big integrated application. Application speed, features and user experience is key. Any delay in it is one too many. However, that vision creates an... Read more