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Teams vs. Viva Engage: Uncovering the Differences + Use Cases for Each – Tech Tip For September 7, 2023

If you’re a Microsoft 365 customer, you’ve likely seen Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage in the suite of products but may wonder what their differences are. While Teams is a robust platform designed for real-time collaboration and project coordination, Viva Engage acts as a social fabric within an organization, promoting internal communications and building a sense of community. Together, they provide a comprehensive solution that meets both the productivity and social needs of a thriving organization.

What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is your go-to platform for real-time communication and collaboration on projects. It offers an integrated space for chat, video meetings, file sharing, and more – perfect for teams spread across the globe.

Use case for Teams: Your marketing team is working on a new campaign and can use Teams to coordinate their efforts. They can share files, have video meetings, and chat about the project in real time, ensuring everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goal.

What is Viva Engage?

On the other hand, Microsoft Viva Engage (formerly known as Yammer) is intended to foster a vibrant community across all departments of your organization. It serves as a social fabric, promoting internal communications and building a sense of camaraderie among employees.

Use case for Viva Engage: Your company needs to share a company-wide announcement or publicly congratulate an employee on a particular achievement. You can also set up a water cooler-type community where employees can chat with each other about anything and everything that comes to mind.

TechWise Group Can Help You Harness the Power of Microsoft’s Suite of Products

Ready to fully utilize these tools to enhance your business productivity? Contact TechWise Group today to learn how we can help you streamline your operations and foster a connected, collaborative workforce with both Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage.

Important Microsoft Announcements:

  • Maximize your organization’s Security with Secure Score and MFA:
    • Get to know your Secure Score—your essential tool for proactive threat management.
    • Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the best way to prevent cyberthreats.
  • Give your business a productivity boost with Microsoft Copilot:
    • Take advantage of a 15% discount on Copilot licensing now through Dec 31, 2024 (terms and conditions apply).
    • Get started with Copilot consulting services to organize and secure your data, while also training you and your team.
  • Keep your infrastructure up to date:
    • SQL Server 2014 reaches End of Support (EOS) on July 9, 2024.
    • Windows 10 reaches End of Support (EOS) on October 14, 2025.
    • Windows 11 feature update 23H2 is now available (September 2024).
    • Windows 11 version 22H2 Home and Pro editions will reach end of service (October 8, 2024) and will be required to upgrade to version 23H2 to continue receiving security updates.
    • Windows 11 Enterprise and Education editions with 22H2 will continue to be supported after October 8, 2024.
  • Contact TechWise Group to get started or to put a plan in place.