
Zoom has become something of a go-to for video chat during the lockdown The Pro version also bumps up the maximum meeting duration to 24 hours – though God forbid should you ever need that long. Meanwhile, the Pro version costs $14.99/ £11.99 a month and offers all the capabilities of the free app, while also including improved admin controls that allows hosts to record and encrypt meetings (up to 1GB), customize Meeting IDs and use scheduling and analytics tools. The basic Free version of the app can host up to 100 participants and unlimited one-on-one meetings, with video calls capped at 40 minutes. Zoom also, famously, has customizable virtual backgrounds, which are equally good at adding some character to your calls as they are adding a layer of privacy – particularly if you’re working out of a bedroom that you’d rather keep from prying eyes. The service offers HD video and audio calls alongside chat functionality, all of which can be accessed from desktop PC, Android and Apple devices. Zoom has quickly become a go-to for many users looking for a straightforward way to catch up with colleagues, friends and relatives during the lockdown. SEE: 13 etiquette tips for video conference calls (TechRepublic) Zoom Read on for an overview of what Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet have to offer, and how they compare. Research: The complexities of multicloud deployments are often worth the benefits, even in uncertain times

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Cloud: Must-read coverageĬhallenges and benefits of cloud migration Yet while they all share the common capability of messaging and video calls, each come with their own features that might make one a better option for your specific needs than the other.

Three of the most popular platforms being used right now are Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, all of which allow you to stay in touch with your colleagues and link up with friends and family for weekly digital get-togethers. Use of video conferencing and other workplace collaboration tools have hit record highs in recent weeks, owing to the remote-working and social-distancing measures imposed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
