The end is nigh for Skype: Microsoft to pull the plug in May
Skype's days are probably numbered. Microsoft plans to shut down the service in May this year, and users will...
Collaboration
Collaboration is the key to success in business. If you want to grow your business, the whole team must find a way to work together. A lot has changed in recent years in this regard. From virtually everyone in the office to everyone remote, we have now arrived at a point where hybrid working is predominant. This goes beyond video calling or video conferencing. Other tools must also be available for optimal collaboration in this type of hybrid environment. It will probably never be quite the same as actually sitting at a table with each other in hybrid environments. However, there are many ways to get as close to it as possible. You can read all about that on this page.
Timeline
Vodafone Business and Microsoft partner support European SMBs
On Thursday, Vodafone Business and Microsoft announced a new five-year strategic partnership intended to supp...
Poly and Appspace enable digital signage for video conferencing
Poly and Appspace enable the deployment of digital signage on videoconferencing systems. In doing so, they ai...
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HP Presence provides full ecosystem for (hybrid) collaboration
HP introduces Presence, a complete new line of products and services for video conferencing and hybrid collab...
The EU questions Microsoft competitors about bundling Teams in Office
EU antitrust watchdogs are following up on a complaint made by Slack Technologies, claiming that Microsoft’...
Microsoft introduces M365 A1 per-device subscription plan, for education
Microsoft announced it is adding another new Microsoft 365 bundle to the lineup. Dubbed the M365 A1 per-devic...
Microsoft Teams is enhancing phone calls with new features
Microsoft has been working on several new Teams video-meeting features. The company is now trying to boost on...
LinkedIn confirms it’s testing a new, paid ticketed service
LinkedIn unveiled an effort around creators to bring more original content and boost engagement on its platfo...
Study: remote work is slowing productivity and innovation
The Microsoft study found employees spent less time communicating and collaborating with colleagues outside o...
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Zoom enables hybrid working and enters new markets
With the opening up of more and more parts of society, hybrid working becomes a reality. Video collaboration ...
Microsoft Teams adds hybrid meeting features, with AI functionality
Microsoft is adding hybrid meeting features into Teams, including the inevitable application of AI for multip...