By Zoom, the ubiquitous video conferencing platform, has officially unveiled its next big offering: Zoom Workplace. This AI-powered platform aims to revolutionize collaboration within the familiar Zoom experience. Announced in March 2024, Zoom Workplace is now available and promises to streamline communication and boost business productivity.
AI Companion Takes Center Stage
The enhanced AI Companion, Zoom’s AI assistant, is central to Zoom Workplace. This feature boasts several upgrades designed to make work life easier. One key addition is Ask AI Companion, which allows users to interact with AI via Zoom. Imagine a digital assistant that gathers and summarizes information relevant to your workday, all within the Zoom Workplace interface.
AI Companion also integrates with Zoom Phone, enabling features like post-call summaries and prioritized voicemails. Collaboration tools like Team Chat and Whiteboard also receive AI enhancements, offering smart scheduling, automated tasks, and wider language support.
A Streamlined Workspace Experience
Zoom Workplace offers a redesigned Meeting experience. This includes a new Meetings tab for easy information sharing and improved calendar integration. The platform also expands Team Chat’s functionalities, making it a more central hub for team communication.
Generative AI Powering the Future of Work
Zoom is leveraging generative AI, a powerful technology that can create new content like text or images. This translates to features like AI-powered virtual backgrounds and the potential for even more intelligent collaboration tools.
Zoom Workplace is a comprehensive suite designed to streamline communication and empower teams. By integrating AI seamlessly into workflows, Zoom aims to redefine teamwork and usher in a new era of workplace productivity.
Availability
Zoom Workplace is now available to existing Zoom users.
The AI Companion features are included with paid Zoom services at no additional cost.
