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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Microsoft_Office_Teams_(2018–present).svg|thumb|Microsoft_Office_Teams_(2018–present)]] '''Microsoft Teams''' is a [[proprietary software]] platform developed by [[Microsoft]] that combines [[workspace chat]], [[video conferencing]], file storage, and application integration. The service integrates with the [[Microsoft 365]] subscription office productivity suite and features extensions that can integrate with non-Microsoft products.<br />
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==History==<br />
Microsoft Teams was announced at an event in New York, and was launched worldwide on March 14, 2017. It was created to compete with similar services like [[Slack (software)|Slack]], which gained popularity in the workplace communication market.<br />
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==Features==<br />
Microsoft Teams offers a variety of features designed to facilitate collaboration and communication within organizations:<br />
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* **Chat**: Teams provides both one-on-one and group chat capabilities. Users can share files, images, and other media within the chat.<br />
* **Channels**: Teams are divided into channels, which can be organized by topic, department, or project. Each channel can host conversations, files, and other resources.<br />
* **Meetings**: Teams supports video and audio meetings, with features like screen sharing, meeting recording, and live captions.<br />
* **File Sharing**: Integration with [[OneDrive]] and [[SharePoint]] allows users to share and collaborate on files directly within Teams.<br />
* **App Integrations**: Teams supports integration with a wide range of third-party applications, as well as custom apps developed using the Microsoft Teams API.<br />
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==Usage==<br />
Microsoft Teams is used by a wide range of organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises, as well as educational institutions. It has become particularly popular for remote work and distance learning, especially during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<br />
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==Security and Compliance==<br />
Microsoft Teams includes various security and compliance features, such as data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and compliance with standards like [[GDPR]] and [[HIPAA]].<br />
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==Competitors==<br />
Microsoft Teams competes with several other collaboration tools, including:<br />
* [[Slack (software)|Slack]]<br />
* [[Zoom Video Communications|Zoom]]<br />
* [[Google Workspace|Google Meet]]<br />
* [[Cisco Webex]]<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Microsoft 365]]<br />
* [[OneDrive]]<br />
* [[SharePoint]]<br />
* [[Slack (software)]]<br />
* [[Zoom Video Communications]]<br />
* [[Google Workspace]]<br />
* [[Cisco Webex]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Skype for Business]]<br />
* [[Microsoft Office]]<br />
* [[Remote work]]<br />
* [[Distance education]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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