Microsoft Teams is a single hub for virtual collaboration with an ability to customize and extend your workspace with third-party apps, processes, and devices. While each workgroup is unique, the only thing they have in common is the need for different applications and tools to get their jobs done.
What is a Microsoft Teams App?
Microsoft Teams Apps are tools that you can download or create yourself to extend the Microsoft Teams platform and personalize experiences to work better, more efficiently, and more transparently.
Why use Microsoft Teams integrations?
As employees spend an ever-increasing percentage of their time interfacing through collaboration in Microsoft Teams, it is critical that organizations adapt technologies to keep employees productive and engaged while avoiding so-called ‘app fatigue’ and information overload.
What are the different types of Apps?
External Apps: are the easy solution, and a great way to compromise the security of your company’s data and image. Every time an employee uses 3rd party apps on Teams, the security of your data is compromised.
Custom Apps: developing customized apps for your employees is the ideal solution. However, developing tailored-made apps to customize your workplace is costly and requires dedicated personnel.
Automation and process workflow: Employees can create simple automation and workflow thanks to Power Automate and Power Apps.
How to install Apps in Microsoft Teams?
You can add apps to Teams by using the apps provided with Microsoft Teams, by using certified third-party apps and templates, and by creating your own custom apps.
How can I create my own Microsoft Teams App?
Microsoft Teams is an extensible, feature-rich platform that lets you build your own apps to meet the needs of your organization.
Growth of Microsoft Teams users is accelerating as more and more companies are adopting new ways of working together to boost their work communications and increase productivity in both physical and virtual workspaces.