Matthew Finnegan
Senior Reporter
Matthew Finnegan covers collaboration and other enterprise IT topics for Computerworld. He joined IDG in January 2013 and is based in Sweden.
Microsoft adds shared channels with Teams Connect
Teams users will be able to collaborate with external partners in a single channel without setting up guest accounts, something rival Slack already offers.
Microsoft’s Mesh aims for mixed-reality meetings of the future
At this week’s Ignite conference, the company unveiled the Azure-based developer SDK and offered a futuristic vision of remote collaboration.
Google Workspace targets front-line workers with new tier
The company’s core Workspace software suite, once known as G Suite, will also get new time management and productivity tracking features for remote workers.
What’s next for remote workers? A virtual ‘watercooler’
The lack of connection has been a constant issue for remote workers, but a slate of new apps promises to make social interactions easier — no matter where employees are. Will people gather in the virtual breakroom?
Microsoft unveils Viva, its employee-experience platform for Teams
Calling employee experience the “new ERP,” Microsoft introduced four Viva “modules” that provide access to workplace learning, knowledge, analytics, and corporate info.
Microsoft to integrate Teams with SAP as partnership expands
Business app integrations with Teams channels would be “next level of maturity” for the popular collaboration platform, says analyst.
Microsoft adds Teams ‘task publishing’ for front-line workers
The new features aimed at retailers include automated approvals, shift ‘tagging’ and integrations with workforce management systems.
Q&A: Workplace exec on employee productivity, app plans for 2021
With many companies eyeing “hybrid” workplace strategies this year, Facebook is looking to bolster its Workplace platform to make collaboration easier. Workplace executive Ujjwal Singh explained what's coming and why.
Businesses to boost collaboration spending in ‘21 as remote work continues
Not surprisingly, video and team collaboration tools will remain an enterprise priority in the coming year as many offices expect to remain largely closed until at least the summer.
5 IFTTT alternatives worth trying
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Microsoft Teams: How to use it, and how it stacks up to Slack and Zoom
Microsoft's take on collaboration, group messaging and video continues to evolve. Here's how Microsoft Teams fits into the booming collaboration software market and what you need to know to evaluate it against rivals like Slack, Zoom...
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