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3 ways to meet new hybrid expectations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365

Five years ago, we embarked on an exciting journey with Microsoft Teams, building a hub for collaboration and teamwork. Video meetings were not the workplace norm, but it was clear from the beginning that the combination of async and sync collaboration in a single product presented a unique opportunity to reimagine how we work, learn, and connect with others.

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• 5 min read

Help your employees thrive with Microsoft Viva in the hybrid world

As the shift to hybrid work becomes a reality, it is clear that the workplace today is different than it was two years ago. Employees’ expectations continue to evolve as they reconsider their “worth it” equation.

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• 3 min read

New Jira app for Microsoft Teams brings agile workflows together

The new Jira Cloud for Teams empowers teams with agility, intelligence, and actions to deliver a collaborative app experience for hybrid work.

Image for: People in the conference room joining on a laptop via Companion Mode while a remote participant presents during a Microsoft Teams Room (M T R) meeting​.
• 9 min read

3 ways to meet new hybrid expectations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365

Five years ago, we embarked on an exciting journey with Microsoft Teams, building a hub for collaboration and teamwork. Video meetings were not the workplace norm, but it was clear from the beginning that the combination of async and sync collaboration in a single product presented a unique opportunity to reimagine how we work, learn, and connect with others.

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• 4 min read

Empower frontline healthcare workers with Microsoft Teams

Healthcare continues to undergo transformation—it’s facing unprecedented challenges, new and complex expectations, and remarkable opportunities for innovation and growth. At the heart of this transformation are frontline healthcare workers—the doctors, nurses, and care team members that work to help keep us safe and healthy.

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• 4 min read

Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Content Services Platforms

Microsoft 365 is trusted to keep our customers’ data secure and provide innovative solutions that solve their biggest challenges. We’re excited to share that for the fifth consecutive year, Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in its 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for Content Services Platforms.

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• 4 min read

Unleash the power of your small business with Microsoft 365

Over the past two years, businesses of all industries and sizes have had to adapt to new ways of working, a challenging operating environment, and ever-changing customer expectations. With all this change, it’s hard to overstate the impact of having secure and reliable productivity and collaboration tools.

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• 3 min read

From hiding your meeting video to Yammer community suggestions—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365

This month, we’re bringing new capabilities to Microsoft Teams to help people focus on their presentation and stay on top of required trainings, provision Windows 365 Cloud PCs more easily, and more.

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• 2 min read

Microsoft Viva and Glint will empower businesses to put their employees first

We are excited to share that Microsoft is bringing the Glint solution into Microsoft Viva to make listening and acting on employee feedback an integral part of how businesses engage and develop their talent in the new era of hybrid work.

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• 1 min read

A special offer for small businesses using Google’s legacy G Suite

Now through July 2023, small businesses like yours can get a 60 percent discount on a 12-month Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium subscription.

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• 2 min read

Microsoft Viva celebrates 1 year: Transforming the employee experience

The pandemic has fundamentally changed how people value where they work, how they work, and most importantly—why they work. One year ago today, we announced Microsoft Viva to help accelerate this transformation.

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• 5 min read

From empowering frontline workers to accessibility improvements—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365

This month, we’re bringing new capabilities to help empower the frontline workforce, make content more accessible across Microsoft 365, and more.

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• 6 min read

Reduce the load on frontline workers with the right management technology

Frontline workers have enough to deal with during the pandemic. Microsoft’s unique approach is designed to make their lives easier.