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CT Link Systems, Inc. Adopts Microsoft Teams!

Office collaboration is becoming key to success in businesses right now. Business mobility and workforce communication have become so important that it can lead to you losing a big sale to your competitors. CT Link Systems, Inc. in an effort to improve their collaboration has decided to adopt Microsoft Teams. Below are a few functions of Microsoft Teams that we are enjoying and helping us collaborate easier:

Chat

Chatting using Microsoft Teams is an improved experience if you are coming from other Microsoft Instant messengers like Skype for business. One big difference is that unlike Skype you have an archive for your chat history. You don’t have to worry that your chat between you and your superiors will disappear, you can always go back and check what was noted and even favorite a message for faster identification. Files are not immediately deleted as well once your chat is finished, it saves itself on your OneDrive and you will have a tab where all your files from that particular contact will be saved to make it easier for you to find your files! One feature missing from Teams so far is the capability to do video calls, however Microsoft has stated that they are working on it!

Teams

This is the main feature of Microsoft teams in which you can create a group, which serves as something similar to group chat but with more functions. Within each group, there are different tabs which have different functions, the default would be the wiki and files. The wiki tab would be the page where you can place your glossary for the group so that everyone has a reference area during conversations. The files tab is where you can view all the files shared in the group and even real time edit the file such as word and excel. You may also place more tabs per group if needed, any app available in Office 365 can be placed on it such as planner (a favorite in our office) to help remember deadlines and keep yourself on track.

These are just examples of ways teams helped our organization, however teams is still constantly being improved for better user experience so keep a watch out for it! If you’d like to learn more, please visit our Microsoft page or contact us at 893-9515!

Workplaces Redefined – A Workshop by Microsoft and CT Link Systems

Facebook is the top Social Networking site. But Facebook may not be the appropriate place to share corporate information. There are also many instant messaging tools such as Viber, WhatsApp, Line or Yahoo Messenger available but an organization does not have oversight nor control over the communications going thru these channels.

Microsoft’s vision for Enterprise Social is driven by a product roadmap including Yammer, Office 365, SharePoint Online, Dynamics CRM and Skype for Business. These tools are designed with Security, Integration and Collaboration in mind.

The Enterprise Social space is both hot and fragmented. Over the next 12-18 months, most Enterprises will define their strategy for Enterprise-Social solutions, whether focused more broadly on team collaboration, or more specific to areas such as accelerating innovation, engaging employees, etc.

In this workshop, Microsoft and CT Link Systems would like to share the trends in Enterprise Social Networking and will demonstrate how these tools can help increase productivity and enhance collaboration in work places. Join us to experience how Yammer and Skype for Business can transform your work space.

About Office 365

Office 365 is a cloud-based subscription service offered by Microsoft that provides a suite of productivity tools to help individuals and businesses streamline their work processes. The service includes a range of familiar applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, as well as other tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

One of the key benefits of Office 365 is its cloud-based nature, which means that users can access their documents and files from anywhere, at any time, using any device that has an internet connection. This flexibility makes it easy for users to collaborate with others, whether they are in the same office or working remotely from different locations.

Office 365 also offers a range of features designed to make collaboration more seamless, such as real-time co-authoring, which allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, and version history, which enables users to see and revert to earlier versions of a document if needed.

In addition, Office 365 provides users with a range of tools for communication and collaboration, such as Microsoft Teams, which allows users to chat, share files, and collaborate on projects in real-time. SharePoint and OneDrive also provide users with a secure and reliable platform for storing and sharing documents and files.

Another key advantage of Office 365 is its subscription model, which provides users with access to regular updates and new features without the need for manual installation or upgrades. This ensures that users always have access to the latest tools and functionality, without the hassle of manual updates.