Microsoft Teams

Pros

I liked the product due to various reasons as below It's easy to use. It is a great mode of communication. It supports cross functional teams collaboration. Data organization It can be easily implemented and integrated in the production. Application loads faster and has user friendly functions and customizations. It has got best support from Microsfot if anything needed

Cons

It's free to use so sometimes it could be misused by people outside the organizations. It requires strong connectivity to prevent communication. there are few glitches due to which a message is not sent or sent twice.

Pros

The quick and easy access. I am able to chat my team members promptly, or I can zoom call a team member from another site!

Cons

I have no cons to this product. It works smoothly, and very efficiently.

Pros

What I like most about Microsoft Teams is how fast, efficient, and reliable it is.

Cons

I actually prefer Google products to Microsoft because I think the functionality is more intuitive in Google. Microsoft has the same functionality but the way their products are set up seems to require me to poke around more for the information/function I am looking for.

Pros

The responsive nature of the software, configurable to ensure users can communicate with relevant people. Lots of available plug ins to add additional features and link in with other software

Cons

The search feature could be improved, quite often i know i have had a conversation with someone around a specific topic however when using the search it does not come up. Also when searching for recent conversations, trying to get to group chats or similar the history of chats isnt that long and sometimes i need to resort to searching all messages to find one from the group chat, to then get access to the group chat.

Pros

Incredibly useful and customizable multi-faceted program. For example calendar invites, OneDrive, meetings, etc are all incorporated into Teams. You can add "apps" for specific features and integrations you prefer.

Cons

Some features are less than intuitive to find, such as viewing your shifts.

Pros

The developers if this App worked very hard. I wouldn't call them slackers. It's become stable and reliable and very functional. The integrations are getting better.

Cons

It helps out a lot for developers and IT workers, but it isn't a salesforce.

Pros

One thing I liked about MS Teams is that it is a comprehensive tool for team communication. It has multiple components that made it widely used and reduce the need of other systems. Its an all in one system for everything related to communication.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike as the system is very comprehensive and meet most of the business needs related to team communication.

Pros

Excellent chat client and very good meetings client.

Cons

Multiple versions of Teams can make system configuration confusing.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

How easy it is to integrate it with other Microsoft tools and software

Cons

Its interface is not that much user friendly, especially if you are a first time user

Pros

Messaging to my peers & scheduling meetings with clients, which I like in Microsoft Teams.

Cons

During file sharing with colleagues, Teams doesn't allow large files to be shared.

Pros

Teams makes it simply to seamlessly collaborate with colleagues in real time. Project-based chat conversations allow for us to remain in constant communication. Switching between chat and voice and video calls is also an integral part of our consultative work.

Cons

The only downside I've experienced with Teams is trouble connecting on calls across different Teams instances or when using a VPN. However, these issues have been minimal and have not affected my overall opinion.

Pros

The ability to communicate with colleagues and collaborate with clients using the powerful conference call feature.

Cons

Sometimes the communication with other Microsoft apps is not best optimised.

Pros

The new Teams is really wonderful with the different meeting options. The audio quality and video quality seems to be pretty stable so far. Love the new update with enhance stability and collaborative space.

Cons

I do bump into instances after the new update where I can't open attachments received or sent before I have to kill the application and open it again. Have submitted tickets to root cause to my IT teams but were not able to resolve it internally.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

Its user-friendly interface, the capabilities of the application like user availability status, notifications, customizations, Group and teams structures, high quality meetings with hundreds of participants.

Cons

The text formatting feature of Teams could be somewhat improved and made easier. Also, the transcription feature can be revised with more options (where the user can decide about the length of the transcribed text).

Pros

Microsoft Teams is light enough to be installed in our phone. Makes business meetings or call on the go so much easier. The feature to share files and keep meetings recordings are also very helpful. The forwarding call feature is very useful.

Cons

I have two versions in my laptop, one said the latest one, but I don't know why both old and new versions popped up at the same time when my laptop is turned on.

Pros

I like how much capability the program offers. The features offered give you the ability to excel in team collaboration, communication, management and so much more, instead of needing multiple other programs that do the same thing.

Cons

It has some limitations of using other microsoft programs like excel and PowerPoint as stand alone programs since their features work best that way, but Teams gets you mostly there.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

It's the best collaboration tool for the Office 365 suite.

Cons

New updates, releases can sometime give headache to IT team and frustration among users.

Pros

I love the ease and user friendly functionality of the app.. specifically the ease of locating a team member in teams, and being able to call them regularly, or via video call.. I also love the ease of sharing documents and resources.. I love it all!!

Cons

I don’t really have a complaint about trans, except for the fact that when a notification comes in, teams pops up as the primary window to show you the message right away.. I would love it if there was a way to deactivate that..

Pros

Microsoft Teams has amazing team communication functions like online meetings and instant chatting that help our entire team to share information and communicate smoothly. It has very advanced security and data protection functions that keep our confidential information and data safe when we are sharing them or working on them. Microsoft Teams has collaboration tools that help us bring everyone together on one working space making it possible to work together on projects in real time. Its visual boards allow us to have a clear view of all our work activities making it easy to follow up on our progress.

Cons

Microsoft Teams has served it purpose really well for us. It has given us absolutely nothing to complain about it.

Pros

Ease of connection and integration with office suite of apps.

Cons

Occasionally the mic / camera won’t open and you have to restart the application. But this is rare and an easy fix.

Pros

I love how easy it is to set up virtual meetings and video conferences with Teams. The quality is consistently good, and features like screen sharing and breakout rooms enhance productivity

Cons

One thing I find frustrating about Microsoft Teams is the amount of notifications. It can become overwhelming, especially when you're part of multiple teams and channels, and it's sometimes hard to keep track of what's important.

Pros

Friendly feature. Easy to use both in phone and desktop. I love the scheduling message because not all messaging apps has this feature. Can be use in business and personal settings. Transcript are close to perfect which really helps non-native English speaker like me.

Cons

Unfortunately, no auto pop-icon feature upon receiving message like in messenger and can't capture two desktop one at a time whenever recording and sharing screen.

Pros

Microsoft teams is accessible from anywhere : web, tablet, phone.
Very well integrated to microsoft applications and easy to use
Video conferencing and remote share screen

Cons

Require a good internet connection and a Microsoft account

Pros

It is well integrated in the Office 365 Suite and available on every platform, and has amazing collaboration features for both small and large teams.

Cons

A few bugs here and there, and the interface is not always easy to navigate. It's not difficult by any means, but some design choices are questionable, in my opinion.

Pros

Multi-linguigal SSO login tailored with all necessities and modules for team discussion and IMM and chats. Online team meetings and file sharing.

Cons

Nothing to air since it makes it all with effectiveness.

Pros

Microsoft Teams has superior team communication functions like chats and meetings that makes it easy to collaborate and work together. It has very advanced data protection and safety tools that allow us to keep all our information secure. It offers high quality video and audio during meetings which makes our communications very clear.

Cons

There has been sincerely nothing to dislike about Microsoft Teams. We have not encountered any challenges at all.

Pros

I like the community feature and that i can create a community for me and my team with different channels according to the function. I like the background filters that i can use in the call which allows me to put my company logo or a QR code behind me. When organizing webinars, i get to mute unwanted people and also disable the microphone which keeps the webinar organized .

Cons

I really hate the interface of Microsoft Teams; it is not convenient at all. I cannot disconnect my audio on Microsoft Teams which is very annoying especially if i want to use another app that use audio at the same time. Joining a meeting using the web-based version is not giving me the same experience like the desktop app and sometimes have some lags.

Pros

Microsoft teams, integrates well with Outlook and makes planning and organising calls and projects easy and stressfree.

Cons

Sometimes sharing video can slow down a call, the sound doesn't sync and it can make presenting very difficult or look unprofessional. This is a problem with most video call software and it may be down to broadband connections, but it is an issue that affects a lot of people.

Pros

Teams makes it seamless for us to schedule virtual meetings, navigate communication whether through Outlook or chat.

Cons

Microsoft has made a lot of changes within Teams over the last year or two and sometimes not for the better. It sometimes feels like features weren't tested before they were released. We in particular have stability issues with it on Macs.

Pros

The ease of communication with coworkers, sharing files, searching for messages, and using the Teams functions of make groups of coworkers under different projects, work areas, etc. Teams meetings and calling is also way more streamlined than other video calling software (WebEx and Zoom, for example) and I love the integration with Outlook.

Cons

I wish there was more advanced search functionality. Such as in Outlook - searching by date, names, exact or not exact words, etc.

Pros

It’s a one stop solution messaging platform

Cons

Perhaps when there are hundreds of participants on a conference call we have to turn our videos on to stay connected but i believe this is something to do with the connection as well.

Pros

Microsoft Teams is a well-known and widely used communication platform. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft services like OneDrive and Office, making it easy to connect and collaborate. Teams allows you to communicate, organize your schedule, and even conduct video calls all within the same tool. If you're already using other Microsoft services, Teams is an excellent choice for flexibility.

Cons

However, it can be quite heavy, much like other Microsoft tools. The web and app versions offer different features and functions, which can be confusing for some users. Additionally, Teams has relatively high operating costs and requires some expertise to manage its settings effectively.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

Very easy to communicate, hold meetings etc. Like the calendar functionality and seamless experience. Beneficial that one can keep everything in one place for a project.

Cons

Can become difficult when arranging meetings with people outside of an organisation. You have to get used to working with the groups and individuals to avoid confusion. It has been tricky with us as the organisation limits what we can and can't share/save to Teams. It would be great if we could use it fully. Zoom has some better functionality for presenting training but as that is not our focus, Teams was a better choice.

Pros

It is an excellent platform for the work environment. It allows me to stay in touch with my supervisors, colleagues and employers.

Cons

I haven't had any negative reviews so far. It allows me to stay on top of my meetings and with my coworkers without interfering with my work.

Pros

I like that this is an universal service with use from anyone in any field can connect and communicate efficiently. Teams holds up Information and are able to exchange it through different fields of the hospital. From nurses to doctors to hospital staff, Teams is great benefit to a company role in bettering patient care.

Cons

The design seems a bit outdated. it is simple but once a certain amount of information in stored the systems seems a bit messy even when combined with other tabs within the software.

Pros

The integration with all other Microsoft applications through Office365.

Cons

The integration with external apps requiring a separate subscriptions to use the functionality in them.

Pros

Generally speaking, Teams is a great collaborative platform, offering all tools and features you need in order to work with fellow colleagues better and more efficiently.

Cons

Although Teams has everything needed to be a great collaborative platform, the layout compared to competitors in the same market, lacks and is confusing. This lets Teams down where it could be a really incredible product all round.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

It is very easy to setup meetings, townhalls, live events, webinars, etc. compared to other platforms.

Cons

The NDI functionality within Teams is exceptionally buggy at the moment with inconsistent functionality. We will have the NDI working flawlessly today, and tomorrow it won't work... on the same computer and same account.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

The thing I love most about Teams is the ease of use. From instant messages to using Adobe, it is the best interoffice communications program to use.

Cons

The only complaint I have ever had about Teams is when they updated it. It deleted my Adobe suite and I had to redo the whole thing.

Pros

I enjoy Microsoft Teams mostly for their well designed layout, its easy to find recent chats as well as searching key terms in the search bar to find or go to an exact message (e.g, when searching up "terms", it will look up all of the chats, messages, that have "terms"

Cons

I wish there were a way to clear the entire call log history at once. It's so frustrating to delete each call individually.

Pros

Quick and efficient messaging. Multi-media sharing options for team collaboration. Integration with Microsoft suite enabling you to review and edit documents quickly. Reactions -- simple and a clear way to respond without having to type a full message. Live statues to update others where you are and when you are available. App integrations with Todoist, Redflag, and other services we use daily. Video calls and phone calls with ease from both my computer and from my phone.

Cons

The interface can be unreliable. Changes layout and views of certain documents when viewed on desktop versus within Teams. Some minor bugs with video and camera being recognized. Some de-sync from time to time between phone and computer. Some loss of connection where I do not receive messages until much later in the day.

Pros

Teams has easy to use collaborative tools and functions that empower you to work remotely with all the benefits of being in the office.

Cons

Teams has a dependency upon a well organised SharePoint structure, and this concept can be difficult to convey to new users.

Pros

MS Teams allows you to have a smooth communication with your teammates and also with clients and providers. It allows you to easily set up meetings or quickly call to another user.

Cons

Some of the features are not well implemented I think. For example, when you go into a private chat details and "shared" tab, you can see "recent", "files" and "links", but you can't find the shared pictures easily, so if you need to find any, you only can do it by scrolling through the chat, which is annoying and slow.

Pros

I like the ability to schedule meetings and send out links either via a meeting planner or create my own email and include the link. I like that we can hold meetings without time restraints. I also like the Chat feature to stay in instant contact with others.

Cons

I do not have any Cons at the moment. Initially, I would have stated a Con as having difficulty in starting meetings because I would "lose" the link. However, after realizing that I could click on the calendar icon and join the meeting from the scheduled meeting, I was good. I guess this was more so user error than an actual issue with Teams (lol).

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

I love how user friendly this product is. I use it every day at work to text with my manager, mentors, and other coworkers. The software also has a call button which allows us to talk over the mic and use video as well. I find the product very convenient.

Cons

I don't like that at times, the visuals on the screen look a little blurry. However, this is not a big issue since it is mostly clear and we can zoom in as well if needed.

Pros

The ease of being able to contact colleagues knowing who is active.

Cons

The documents section (OneDrive) because I find this tricky to understand when accessing the documents.

Pros

I can easily integrate Microsoft Teams with my Outlook and other Microsft tools. It's flexible and easy to use. I love the recently updated features that make it look unique.

Cons

I am yet to discover the downside of Microsoft Teams.

Pros

The convenience of connecting and holding meetings without having to leave my office.

Cons

It can be quite frustrating to go through two-factor authentication when frequently using different computers.

Pros

Our company uses MS Teams for much of our collaborative work. It syncs well with Outlook, SharePoint, and Planner allowing us schedule meetings, share work, manage projects, and store files. The screen share function is particularly usuell in combination with Planner and SharePoint.

Cons

The interface for files copy/move is cumbersome. It suggests recent of favorite locations but does not provide a means to look up a location that is not suggested. A simple file explorer like navigation would easily resolve this.

Pros

By far, the best part about Teams is the ability to communicate with people at all times and how easy it has made collaborative work no matter where each employee is located. The ease of sharing files, holding calls, and sending messages is a leg above the competition. It has combined into one platform what I used to have three apps to perform. And I love that it fully integrates with Office 365!

Cons

It does not impact me directly, but I could see how needing a Microsoft account to log in could be a deterrent.