Announcing general availability of the new Microsoft Teams app for Windows and Mac

Microsoft Teams is a unified communications and collaboration platform that combines chat, video meetings, file sharing, and apps into a single, integrated experience. It is one of the most popular collaboration tools in the world, with over 270 million active users.

Today, Microsoft is excited to announce the general availability of the new Microsoft Teams app for Windows and Mac. This new app is a complete rebuild of Teams from the ground up, and it offers a number of significant improvements over the classic Teams app, including:

·         Performance: The new Teams app is up to two times faster than the classic app, and it uses up to 50% less memory. This means that you can get things done more quickly and easily, even when you are working on complex tasks or using multiple applications.

·         Simplicity: The new Teams app has a simplified user interface that is easy to learn and navigate. This makes it easier to find the features and information you need, and to collaborate with others more effectively.

·         Flexibility: The new Teams app is more flexible and customizable than ever before. You can customize the app to meet your specific needs, and you can use it to work the way you want to work.

In addition to these general improvements, the new Teams app also includes a number of new features and capabilities, such as:

·         Support for custom line-of-business apps and third-party apps: You can now use custom line-of-business apps and third-party apps directly within Teams, without having to switch between different applications. This makes it easier to stay in Teams and get your work done.

·         Breakout rooms: Breakout rooms allow you to divide your meeting into smaller groups for focused discussions or collaboration. This is a great way to encourage brainstorming and problem-solving.

·         7x7 video: You can now hold video meetings with up to 49 participants. This is a great way to connect with large teams or groups without having to use multiple devices or screens.

·         Call queues: Call queues allow you to route incoming calls to a group of people, such as a customer service team. This is a great way to improve customer service and reduce wait times.

·         PSTN calling: PSTN calling allows you to make and receive phone calls to and from regular phone numbers. This means that you can use Teams as your one-stop shop for all of your communication needs.

·         Contextual search in chats and channels: You can now search for specific messages and files within your chats and channels. This makes it easier to find the information you need, even if it is buried in a long conversation or thread.

·         Cross-post a channel conversation: You can now cross-post a channel conversation to another channel, or even to another team. This is a great way to share information and collaborate with others across your organization.

To upgrade to the new Teams app, simply open the classic Teams app and click the Toggle to new Teams button in the top left corner. You can also choose to make the new Teams app the default app for all Teams users in your organization.

If you are not already using Microsoft Teams, we encourage you to sign up for a free trial today. The new Teams app is the best way to experience Teams, and it is sure to help you stay productive and collaborate more effectively.

Benefits of the new Microsoft Teams app

The new Microsoft Teams app offers a number of benefits over the classic Teams app, including:

·         Performance: The new Teams app is up to two times faster than the classic app, and it uses up to 50% less memory. This means that you can get things done more quickly and easily, even when you are working on complex tasks or using multiple applications.

·         Simplicity: The new Teams app has a simplified user interface that is easy to learn and navigate. This makes it easier to find the features and information you need, and to collaborate with others more effectively.

·         Flexibility: The new Teams app is more flexible and customizable than ever before. You can customize the app to meet your specific needs, and you can use it to work the way you want to work.

·         New features and capabilities: The new Teams app includes a number of new features and capabilities, such as support for custom line-of-business apps and third-party apps, breakout rooms, 7x7 video, call queues, PSTN calling, contextual search in chats and channels, and the ability to cross-post a channel conversation.

How to upgrade to the new Microsoft Teams app

To upgrade to the new Teams app, simply open the classic Teams app and click the Toggle to new Teams button in the top left corner. You can also choose to make the new Teams app the default app for all Teams users in your organization.

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