Microsoft introduced new workplace chat app with Office 365 and Skype integration to compete with Slack

Briefing

Microsoft introduced new workplace chat app with Office 365 and Skype integration to compete with Slack

December 16, 2016

Briefing
  • New collaboration tool – Launched workplace collaboration chat app called Microsoft Teams as add-on to Office 365 enterprise and small business plans
  • Microsoft apps integration – Works with existing Office 365 applications (e.g. Powerpoint, Word, Excel) and Skype for voice and video calling
  • Intensifying competition – Directly competes with Slack, Cisco Spark and Unify Circuit in fast-growing team chat app space
  • Strong security protocols – Supports encryption and complies with additional security standards such as EU Model Clauses, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA and more

Accelerator
Cloud-Based Services

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Unique Value Propositions

Sector
Information Technology

Organization
Cisco Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Slack, Unify Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date
November 4, 2016

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