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7 inconvenient truths about the hybrid work trend
One silver lining from the pandemic may be the mainstreaming of remote and hybrid work. There are just a few problems.
Microsoft Teams users get license-free access to Dynamics 365 data
Microsoft is removing what's been called a "licensing tax" to encourage wider access to sales and customer service data via the Teams collaboration app. But integration remains a work in progress, says analyst.
This clever Chrome collaboration tool deserves your attention
If you ever share your screen with anyone, this smart Chrome add-on will change the way you work — for the better.
A Clubhouse for the office? Slack unveils ‘Huddles’ audio chat rooms
Slack hopes to replicate ad-hoc workplace chats for remote workers with a “lightweight, audio-first” communication tool, Slack Huddles, along with the addition of asynchronous video and voice messages.
Review: 6 top videoconferencing services put to the test
We compared Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Google Meet, BlueJeans, and GoToMeeting in real-world tests to see which videoconferencing platforms perform best for business users. Here’s how they stack up.
Does Webex Legislate point to video-based collaboration's future?
It's been a banner year for videoconferencing, as vendors scrambled to keep up with the needs of locked-down users. Cisco's Webex may have a bead on what comes next.
Microsoft pushes Fluid to boost productivity in Teams, Outlook, and OneNote
Fluid components are designed to aid synchronous and asynchronous work for “hybrid” remote teams, the company says.
Apple’s SharePlay vision: Too little, too late?
Why productivity and personality will be critical to SharePlay's success.
Cisco and remote-work lessons learned in education during the pandemic
Schools around the world, like most businesses, had to scramble to keep operations running smoothly during the pandemic. A recent Cisco event points to some universal lessons to keep in mind for the next time this happens.
Google’s Workspace Chat Rooms to become collaborative ‘Spaces’
The company will now offer its collaboration suite to consumers for free as it rolls out a variety of enhancements to better connect its productivity apps.
The needed evolution of videoconferencing
Videoconferencing, which became a critical lifeline for many companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, only really works when everyone plays well together.
Nvidia Omniverse: Could it make today’s videoconferencing apps obsolete?
While everyone's gotten used to videoconferencing apps that turn everyone into versions of the Brady Bunch — little squares on a screen — there are better ways to meet and network.
8 Outlook add-ins to enhance collaboration
Installing a few key add-ins for Microsoft Outlook can make collaborating with co-workers faster and more efficient.
Microsoft Teams gets Fluid components, ‘main stage’ meeting app integrations
Microsoft is adding new cross-platform integrations for Teams to help employees get work done without leaving the collaboration application.
US gov’t plans for remote workers could spur private-sector push, too
The Biden administration appears poised to encourage remote work for 2 million US government workers as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and businesses look to fully re-open. The move could spur companies to follow suit.
At Virgin Atlantic, Facebook Workplace evolves into a key productivity tool
The airline saw a large increase in use as employees sought corporate updates during the pandemic; now the enterprise social network is helping the company rev up operations again.
Otter.ai launches Otter Assistant to help Zoom-fatigued workers
Otter.ai this week unveiled a new tool for Zoom: a virtual assistant that can automatically join Zoom meetings, takes notes, and share them with meeting participants.
With smart canvas, Google looks to better connect Workspace apps
Google this week unveiled a range of new ways to connect its productivity and collaboration apps, including the rollout of its smart canvas. But is it enough to keep up with innovative startups?
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