Microsoft Teams Just Got Even Better!

Microsoft has rolled out the preview version of the new Teams desktop app for Windows, which has been redesigned to provide a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. The new app is built on a foundation of speed, performance, and flexibility to save time and work together more efficiently. It launches up to 2X faster and enables users to join meetings up to 2X faster while using up to 50% less memory.

Feature Points:

• Faster
• Multiple accounts and orgs
• New Look and Feel
• Simpler (Streamlined Actions, Personalized experiences, Simplified meetings)
• More Flexible (authentication model, synchronization, and notification systems to provide a seamless and consistent experience)
• Collaborative notes in Microsoft Teams meetings
• Speaker Coach in Microsoft Teams Meetings
• Avatars for Microsoft Teams
• Chat and Channels (A New Channel Experience)
• Frontline Workers

Performance Points:

• Launch app up to 2X faster
• Join meetings up to 2X faster
• Switch chats/channels up to 1.7X faster
• Consume up to 50% less memory
• Consume up to 70% less disk space

Users can collaborate across organizations and manage multiple work or school accounts, receive notifications for all their accounts, and sign in simultaneously. The new Teams also ensures simplified IT management and enhanced data security with features such as streamlined app deployment, advanced security measures, and bug fixes. Independent tests by GigaOm showed that the new Teams app installs and launches up to 3X and 2X faster, respectively, compared to the classic Teams app.

NEW Microsoft Teams, now in preview (Last Updates)

More about Teams

Microsoft Teams is an app from Microsoft that allows for real-time collaboration and communication between members of a team. Recently, Microsoft has made some improvements to the app, making it easier than ever to collaborate and communicate. These improvements include:

• Mobile notifications and app alerts that enable users to stay informed and in sync with their team

• A new Team News feature that allows users to easily post updates and announcements to their team

• Improved search capabilities that make it easier to find specific information

• The ability to set up virtual meetings with up to 250 participants

• Enhanced security and privacy options to protect user data

• Integration with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other Microsoft apps to make it easier to access and share documents and files

• A range of customization options to personalize the user experience

These improvements make it easier than ever to work together and stay connected, no matter where you are. Microsoft Teams is the perfect solution for teams of all sizes.