We use the product for communication and as a channel for discussion on projects.
Founder and GM at IT-Enterprise
A communication tool that works as a channel for project discussion
Pros and Cons
- "The solution integrates with project management products like Jira."
- "The solution should improve its user interface and recording features."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution integrates with project management products like Jira.
What needs improvement?
The solution should improve its user interface and recording features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the solution's scalability an eight out of ten. My company has 6000 employees.
How are customer service and support?
Our first line of support is within the company. If they cannot resolve it, we open a ticket and get an immediate response from the Microsoft team.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The product is better than Zoom in terms of features and capabilities.
What about the implementation team?
Our team did the solution's implementation.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Infra/Support Responsible at a consumer goods company with 1-10 employees
Helps to accelerate communication with instant messaging and calls
Pros and Cons
- "The solution helps us to accelerate communication. We use Teams to contact colleagues during emergencies instead of regular electronic phones. It helps to keep everything organized and centralized in the same place. The product is also very easy to use. I am also impressed with the solution's possibility of making quick calls and creating groups."
- "The product is not fully integrated in Brazil."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to chat with colleagues.
What is most valuable?
The solution helps us to accelerate communication. We use Teams to contact colleagues during emergencies instead of regular electronic phones. It helps to keep everything organized and centralized in the same place. The product is also very easy to use. I am also impressed with the solution's possibility of making quick calls and creating groups.
What needs improvement?
The product is not fully integrated in Brazil.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for more than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The product's deployment is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a nine out of ten since it depends on the internet connection. I fully recommend users to use all the features of the product.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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AVP at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Good group chat capabilities, and no problems with stability
Pros and Cons
- "The group chat is very good."
- "In the next release, I would like to have the interface modernized and brought more up to date."
What is most valuable?
The features in this solution are better than Skype for Business.
The group chat is very good.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would like to have the interface modernized and brought more up to date.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability and adding licenses is a straightforward process. We have had no issues at all.
We have a hundred or more people using this solution. They are all end-users.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have an enterprise agreement with premium support for this solution. We haven't had an issue but we're covered in case we do. I would not be able to judge the quality of support for a normal user.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using Skype for Business, but Microsoft has stopped supporting it. In 2020, they will only provide new features for Teams, and not Skype for Business, which is why we switched.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of this solution is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The helpdesk configured this solution for the users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are satisfied with the price of this solution. We have an enterprise agreement.
What other advice do I have?
This is a solution that I recommend. Neither myself nor the end-users have had issues since we began using this solution.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Strategic Program Management at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Enables us to communicate in real-time and share documents in real-time
Pros and Cons
- "I think what the team likes most is the improvements when it comes to communication."
- "I would say that Microsoft Team invitations from the calendar within the solution could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use this solution for project collaboration. It could be, for example, when we are developing a new product or taking a new product to market. We use it for designing, publishing and marketing assets, so basically team collaboration where we are working on a project. It helps with communication in the team and it allows us to share different documents or content with each other.
How has it helped my organization?
We used Skype for business in the past and we had a reasonable audio and visual experience when communicating with teams, if you have a scheduled meeting, for example. But now, with Microsoft Teams, we are able to communicate in real-time and share documents in real-time. And that is a really big improvement for us. The solution has a lot of capabilities in one application. Whereas in the past we had to use multiple applications. That, I would say, would be the biggest benefit that we've experienced, in that we have only one application that we can use to collaborate and speak with each other.
What is most valuable?
I think what the team likes most is the improvements when it comes to communication. We've been using Skype for business in the past but the audio and visual communication is really good with Microsoft Teams. I also really like the speed of the product and the way that the channels can be leveraged.
What needs improvement?
There is nothing that annoys me at the moment but perhaps the layout can be improved. In my experience working with Microsoft tools, they continuously work on usability. There are a few minor issues when scheduling meetings, and that is that some of the descriptions are really long. And there seems to be very little control over what a user could control in terms of the texts that appear. An invitation, for example, can look very complicated. So I would say that Microsoft Team invitations from the calendar within the solution could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Teams for about six months now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable, I've never experienced it being unavailable or behaving in a peculiar way.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are only 30 people using this program, but what I have not noticed any issues when more colleagues participate in Microsoft Teams. When usage increases, the program still offers a seamless, consistent experience. We may even add more users, so I believe the program is very scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't used the technical support yet, because I contact our administrator directly. But I know that he was working with Microsoft's technical team from time to time, as well as a third party that delivers hosting services.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Skype for Business before but Microsoft Teams came along with the Microsoft Office subscription that we had. We had subscriptions to Office. And then we moved from On Premise Exchange to Exchange Online. It was the natural choice to make. We do use other services from other providers, but I would say that Microsoft Teams is the most stable one.
How was the initial setup?
From an end-user perspective, the initial setup was really straightforward. We started to use Microsoft Teams when we deployed Microsoft Exchange Online earlier this year, and as part of that, we adopted the use of Teams and Yammer. I have been using Microsoft Teams in the past, but it wasn't really until we as an organization had deployed it and exchanged online that we were all able to enjoy the benefits. Testing the application before was very fragmented.
Deployment took a couple of days. When we started to go from using Microsoft Outlook for mail, we started to integrate Yammer and Teams.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others would be that, if they're working with a similar product, they should have a change management program in place. They should also give themselves a few days at least to deliver some training for the users. I think the training is really important to enhance the user adoption experience. It doesn't have to be a lot, but at least give them an introduction and a guided tour through the program's features.
The biggest lesson I've learned is actually using a single application that can deliver all of the services that are required. Since I've only been using the solution for six months, I haven't even used all the features yet. I think that Microsoft Teams may replace Microsoft Outlook in the future.
On a scale from one to 10, I will rate this solution a seven. I think there's always room for improvement, even if it's not obvious what those improvements can be. I guess I could be tempted to say eight but not higher than that. I am very satisfied with Microsoft Teams.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner.
Solution Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
A reliable product with good availability
Pros and Cons
- "The corporate world widely accepts the solution for virtual meetings. Also, it has good availability."
- "The solution's login process could be more straightforward."
What is most valuable?
The corporate world widely accepts the solution for virtual meetings. Also, it has good availability.
What needs improvement?
The solution's login process could be more straightforward. It takes four to five minutes to load. They need to improve their login speed. Also, its UI needs to be easy and accessible. In addition, the name and picture display options once we log into the meeting should be more flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
We use the solution to schedule meetings or virtual calls with customers and vendors.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is easy if you have a Microsoft account.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We don't have to pay for the solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In comparison, Zoom has a faster login process. Also, it has better UI and security features.
What other advice do I have?
It is a good and trusted tool from a security perspective. Also, it is the best solution for corporate use cases. I rate it a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Project Manager - IT Services at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
The collaborative nature of the solution has greatly improved productivity
Pros and Cons
- "Multiple channels and tools for recording."
- "Screen sharing sometimes causes the solution to crash."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution both for our internal team as well as with our customers and suppliers who participate in some meetings. We are a corporate partner of Microsoft and have an integrated package with all the licenses from Microsoft. It includes the majority of products such as Office 365, SharePoint, and Azure. I'm the senior project manager, IT services.
How has it helped my organization?
This is a collaboration tool so in the current situation, the most important thing for us is to be able to continue to run our business in a collaborative manner. Given that nobody is working from the office and there's no way to meet formally to discuss key challenges and discuss work updates, moving to this solution was a good option. Since we started using it, our productivity has increased and we are very coordinated with each team member.
What is most valuable?
I think the video calling and the calling facility are valuable features as well as the ability to create multiple channels and tools so that you can record your information. It's a good solution.
What needs improvement?
One of the issues we have is that sometimes when you're trying to share your screen the solution crashes. The problem occurs quite frequently and it's an issue across multiple users. It's been reported to technical support but there seems to be some bug there. That should really be improved. I haven't experienced any other difficulties.
I'd like to have the ability to increase the number of participants in a meeting as an additional feature. For now, you can only see a maximum of nine people in a single screen. I believe that Zoom enables the ability to see 20 plus people during video conferencing. I'd also like to see a screen sharing option which would include sharing of videos.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution, the only challenge being the screen sharing portion and that the solution sometimes crashes when you share your screen. It's hard to say whether this is a Teams problem or our problem.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I think the system is quite scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I think Microsoft technical support is on point. It's good because I was involved in one of the technical issues we were having and they provided us with good support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy. It's deployed on cloud and you just need to set up your organization based on the kind of access you want to give the user. It's very easy to configure. It's not so complicated that you need specialized resources to maintain the administration part of Microsoft Teams.
What other advice do I have?
My recommendation is that if you look into the majority of the end users who are using laptops or desktop computers, we're predominantly using the Microsoft operating system and the Microsoft Office network. I think it's better to have one common system which is an integrated solution. It makes it much easier for anyone to get the benefit of this solution.
I would like to see some improvements in this solution but I would still rate it a nine out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Information Technology Support Specialist at Code Expert Inc
Straightforward to deploy and can be used on multiple systems with ease
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is that it can be included in most systems...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
- "The application's user interface on Google has shortcomings that need to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
For communication purposes, we use Microsoft Teams in our company.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it can be included in most systems.
What needs improvement?
The application's user interface on Google has shortcomings that need to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Teams for three years. I use the solution's latest version. My company has a partnership with Microsoft.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, there are some errors and issues at times. I rate the solution's stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
In our company, almost 500 people use the solution.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's support is responsive. I rate the support team a six out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I rate the initial setup as a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high.
The solution is deployed on the cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the pricing as a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Representative for the Nuclear Industry in Spain (EU) at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
A perfect solution that helps with meetings and trainings
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is perfect and works pretty well. It gets your streaming and helps to get your calls. I like it a lot."
- "I have faced issues with connection. Maybe, it's an issue from my side. The company accounts in Teams has some issues as well. I could not establish calls with certain domains, and then the product asked me to buy a professional account. The problem with Teams is that they are split between professional or company accounts and personal accounts. It's not very clear how you can go from one to another. That's the main issue with teams."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for meetings and trainings.
What is most valuable?
The solution is perfect and works pretty well. It gets your streaming and helps to get your calls. I like it a lot.
What needs improvement?
I have faced issues with connection. Maybe, it's an issue from my side. The company accounts in Teams has some issues as well. I could not establish calls with certain domains, and then the product asked me to buy a professional account. The problem with Teams is that they are split between professional or company accounts and personal accounts. It's not very clear how you can go from one to another. That's the main issue with teams.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for a year and a half.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Teams is better and more polished than Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
The product's installation is easy and took only a few minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I did the solution's installation by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product's pro accounts are cheap.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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