Zoom wants to be the new Teams

Zoom Expands Beyond Video Calls to Challenge Microsoft Teams and Slack

When you think of video calls, Zoom is often the first name that comes to mind. Millions of businesses worldwide rely on Zoom for daily virtual meetings. But when it comes to productivity, team collaboration, and seamless workplace integration, Microsoft Teams currently leads the pack - thanks to its deep integration with Microsoft 365 services.

Zoom’s New Suite of Features Aims to Rival Teams and Slack

Now, Zoom is making a bold move to compete directly with Microsoft Teams and Slack by launching a comprehensive suite of new tools and services. This includes:

• Email and calendar apps to manage your day without leaving Zoom
• Zoom Spots, a virtual co-working space designed to enhance remote collaboration
• Several upgrades to the Zoom One platform, aimed at improving chat continuity, project management, and team productivity

These additions represent Zoom’s ambition to be more than just a video conferencing tool - evolving into a complete collaboration hub.

What This Means for Businesses

While Zoom’s expansion seems like a logical next step, the real question is how widely these new features will be adopted. Before recommending Zoom’s extended platform to clients, we’ll be closely evaluating its:

• Reliability and uptime
• Customer support quality
• Security protocols and data protection

Meanwhile, Microsoft Teams continues to roll out frequent updates and improvements, making it a powerful, constantly evolving choice for businesses already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Choosing the Right Collaboration Tools for Your Team

Every business has unique needs when it comes to collaboration software. If you want to explore the best tools to boost productivity and keep your team connected—whether it’s Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, or a combination—get in touch with us. We can help you find the perfect fit for your organisation.

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