TechLife News

ZOOM: THRIVING IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

As billions of professionals tackle the transition from working in an office environment to staying productive at home, software like Zoom has exploded in popularity, climbing from 10 million daily users to 300 million.

But with competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook beefing up their teleworking alternatives, deciding which application to use can be tough.

THE BIG TELEWORK BATTLE

The coronavirus has had an impact on virtually every aspect of our lives, from our finances to our social lives - and work is no exception. With all-but-essential businesses and offices forced to close for the foreseeable future in key markets like Europe and the United States, businesses have had to adapt at breakneck speed and transform their processes. Products like Zoom and Microsoft Teams are experiencing a huge surge in adoption as a result, with new users joining in their millions to keep in , up from the 44 million it registered in March. Zoom has expanded its services, and in an effort to compete, Google announced its Hangouts tool would offer premium features . With so much choice, most businesses are pivoting towards the first video conferencing app that they’re exposed to, but and businesses reporting major security challenges, deciding on the right software for your needs is important. The good news? You’re spoiled for choice!

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from TechLife News

TechLife News2 min read
Car Dealerships Are Being Disrupted By A Multi-week Outage After Cyberattacks On Software Supplier
Car dealerships across North America have faced major disruptions. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks. That led to an outage that continued to impact
TechLife News2 min read
Openai Founder Sutskever Sets Up New AI Company Devoted To “Safe Superintelligence”
Ilya Sutskever, one of the founders of OpenAI who was involved in a failed effort to push out CEO Sam Altman, said he’s starting a safety-focused artificial intelligence company. Sutskever, a respected AI researcher who left the ChatGPT maker last mo
TechLife News6 min read
Prospect Of Low-priced Chinese Evs Reaching Us From Mexico Poses Threat To Automakers
It’s a scenario that terrifies America’s auto industry. Chinese carmakers set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules. Once in place, they send ultra-low-priced electric vehicles streaming into the United States. As the Chinese EVs go

Related Books & Audiobooks