Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based team collaboration platform developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft 365 suite. It offers features such as workspace chat, video conferencing, file storage, and integration with both Microsoft and third-party applications and services. Teams gradually replaced earlier Microsoft messaging and collaboration platforms, including Skype for Business, Skype, and Microsoft Classroom. The platform saw significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside competitors such as Zoom, Slack, and Google Meet, as organizations shifted to remote work and virtual meetings. As of 2023, Microsoft reported approximately 280 million monthly active users. Microsoft Teams is developed and owned by Microsoft Corporation, a multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, United States. The company is known for developing, licensing, and supporting a wide range of software products, services, and devices. Microsoft Teams is available in multiple countries, with its development and support teams located in various regions worldwide.