Can you believe another week has gone by already?
In the last seven days, we’ve been on the front-lines of the Unified Communication and Collaboration market as usual. That means that we’ve had an excellent view of some of the most exciting innovations happening in the industry.
From new solutions in the team collaboration strategy to insights into Zoom’s campaign to make its software more secure, we’ve been keeping you up-to-date.
If you haven’t had a chance to read through all of our latest stories, here are just some of the reports that you won’t want to miss.
Slack and AWS Take on Microsoft Teams
A multi-year partnership between Slack and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will be delivering brand-new solutions for collaboration and enhanced workplace performance to the market going forward. According to a recent statement from Slack and AWS, the due is searching for new ways to help distributed teams communicate and work more efficiently together.
Slack will be enabling voice and video calling in Amazon Chime, the communication service that allows users to chat, meet, and make calls in business. What’s more, Slack and AWS are on the way to creating even deeper product integrations. This ensures that teams will soon be able to manage their AWS resources from Slack channels. Find out more here.
What’s Next for Zoom’s Plan?
Now that Zoom’s 90-day plan to beef up security and privacy measures is almost halfway over; Founder and CEO Eric Yuan, has shed some light on what might be next on the horizon. Once Zoom reaches its 90-day deadline, it will be continuing to expand on its product portfolio, with new functionalities and capabilities. For instance, Yuan has said that admins will be able to manage virtual backgrounds in the future.
Hosts will also soon have the option to delete in-meeting questions, comments, and answers, as well as unmuting all participants at once. There are plenty of new enhancements in the roadmap, with security and safety at the heart of all future developments. Read more about what might be coming next for Zoom here.
Top Team Collaboration Tips
It’s no secret that most companies have been struggling to embrace teamwork from a different angle lately. We can’t rely on things like in-office and face-to-face meetings anymore. That means that most companies are working more consistently online. If you’ve recently leaped into the world of team collaboration and you’re not sure how to make the most of your new tools, you’re not alone.
Fortunately, we have some top tips on how you can make the most of your collaborative experience. These guidelines will ensure that you’re ready to drive your team to success whether you’re inside the office or out of it. Click here to read more.
Want an Alternative to Slack? No Problem
Slack has long been one of the first tools to successfully introduce us to the world of team collaboration and instant messaging. For years, the company has been a leader in its segment, and a go-to choice for lots of smaller businesses around the world. However, despite its popularity, Slack doesn’t have everything that every enterprise will need.
If you’ve experimented with Slack and you don’t think it’s right for you, don’t panic. There are plenty of alternative team collaboration tools on the market that can give you the fantastic team working experience that you’re looking for. Check out options like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Workplace from Facebook here.
Facebook Enhances Business VR Solutions
Imagine a meeting where you could step into a virtual office to connect with your colleagues, all without having to leave your living room. That world might be closer than you think. Facebook’s Oculus Quest VR kit recently celebrated its first birthday, and the company has announced that demand for this immersive VR experience has been incredible.
According to Facebook, over the past few years, the demand for VR reality tools has increased dramatically. During 2019, for instance, shipments of commercial headsets grew by around 93%. The market is predicted to grow another 70% by the end of this year. So what’s next for tools like the Oculus Quest? Find out in our latest report here.
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