Overview

Microsoft Teams is Microsoft’s all-in-one collaboration and communication platform, designed to keep teams connected and productive from anywhere. It brings together chat, video meetings, calls, and file sharing in one secure app. Available in Free, Essentials, and Premium versions, or bundled with Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise plans, Teams scales from small businesses to global organizations.

Key Features

✅ Communication & Collaboration

• Chat & Channels – Persistent one-on-one and group messaging.

• Video & Audio Meetings – Secure online meetings with screen sharing, breakout rooms, and live captions.

• Webinars & Virtual Events – Run professional presentations with registration and attendee engagement tools (Premium).

• Teams Phone (Add-On) – Make and receive external calls with cloud PBX functionality.

✅ File Sharing & Co-Authoring

• OneDrive & SharePoint Integration – Store, share, and collaborate on files in real time.

• Office App Integration – Edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly inside Teams.

• Guest Access – Securely collaborate with external partners and clients.

✅ Productivity Tools

• Calendar Integration – Sync with Outlook or Google Calendar for seamless scheduling.

• Tasks & Polls – Create to-dos, assign tasks, and gather feedback in meetings.

• App Integrations – Extend Teams with 3rd-party apps and Microsoft tools like Planner, Forms, and Power BI.

✅ Security & Management

• Enterprise-Grade Security – Data encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and compliance controls.

• Admin Controls – Manage users, policies, and device access centrally.

• Advanced Protection (Premium) – Watermarking, meeting templates, and sensitivity labels for confidential meetings.