Microsoft has been on a mission in recent years when it comes to building and improving on its Team platform. Particularly since the start of the pandemic when remote work became more prominent, Microsoft Teams has been a frequently updated business tool in hopes of competing with other collaboration platforms on the market. As it happens, one of those updates is around the corner, and it will bring with it some features aimed at making messaging a bit easier for coworkers.

Intelligent translation – Microsoft Teams will prompt you to translate messages that are not in your default primary language on the Android and iOS apps.Shared content in pop out window – Show shared content in a different context with a new pop out window during meetings for web, desktop, and Mac users.

While the Microsoft 365 Roadmap is far from a guarantee that updates will come to the Teams platform, previous reports have resulted in many real-life updates like parent-teach conference features, easier e-sign functionality, and small business offerings. Subsequently, we’ve found that Microsoft Teams is an excellent choice when it comes to web conferencing and team collaboration. It’s free, comes with a lot of features, and has excellent customer support. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Microsoft 365 platform, which could act as an all-in-one hub for most of your business operations. We don’t believe it’s the best option out there, however. Google Meet is our top choice for businesses looking to keep in touch with their remote employees, with Zoom representing an equally valid option for small business. Take a look at the table below to see how they all match up against each other:

Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 61Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 37Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 69Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 49Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 28Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 77Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 18Messaging Coworkers Could Get a Lot Easier on Microsoft Teams - 54