From MSN Messenger to Teams

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From the early days of MSN Messenger to Microsoft Teams, Redmond has attracted millions with its messaging services over the decades. That's come with a rollercoaster of highs and lows, acquisitions, and closures, with some services continuing to grow while others pass their prime. Here's a timeline of Microsoft's messaging milestones over the years and how they influence its broader productivity pledge.

Timeline:

• 1999 - MSN Messenger / Windows Live Messenger
• 2002 - Xbox Live
• 2007 - Office Communicator / Skype for Business
• 2011 - Skype
• 2011 - GroupMe
• 2017 - Teams

It's a virtual workspace that hosts all things communication, from open workspaces, chats with colleagues to online meetings. It's pitched as the central hub for the modern teams, with deep integration with Microsoft services.

Teams takes a fresh approach compared to past solutions, with better considerations around how people and companies operate remotely. It's not just exclusive to the business world through developments made to cater to education and consumer audiences, as Microsoft Teams sees record growth.

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