The remote work boom has made platforms like Microsoft Teams that much more valuable for staying connected with team members. From comprehensive video conferencing tools to conduct meetings to collaboration features designed to improve communication, these platforms are designed to make the shift to hybrid work that much easier. Now, your video conferencing setup could allow for even more functionality, as Cisco Meeting devices will be able to natively run Microsoft Teams right out of the box. The partnership will begin in 2023 and will allow Microsoft Teams to run natively on the Cisco Room Bar, the Cisco Board Pro 55-inch and 75-inch, and the Cisco Room Kit Pro. Later on in the year, the Cisco Desk Pro and Cisco Room Navigator will also be able to run the platform natively, but it will take a bit longer. One of the best parts of Microsoft Teams is that it’s frequently receiving updates, like this one, to improve the platform for users. The regularly take feedback and turn it into an improved experience, so if there’s something you don’t like, it’s likely going to change in the coming months. Overall, we’d definitely recommend checking out Microsoft Teams for your business if you’re in the market for a hybrid work solution. Still, options like Google Meet and Zoom are also quite impressive, and our research found they can be a better option due to their overall ease of use.
