48 www.virtual-teams.eu 5.3.3. Remote communication tools Nowadays, there are many tools for remote communication. The best known is e-mail, which is used to transmit a message to different users via e-mail addresses. The majority of companies and their employees use this communication system, which is effective and has been widely proven. To this system can be added instant messaging, as the term indicates, consists of the exchange of messages in real-time. This mode of communication is useful for rapid exchanges on a given time point. Instant messaging is widely used in the personal sphere via social networks; however, it is increasingly making its appearance in the professional sphere thanks to communication tools such as WhatsApp, Gmail (seen in sections above) or even Microsoft Teams. A final communication system widely used and indispensable in remote work is video conferencing. It allows you to see and talk to your interlocutor(s) through digital media. Videoconferencing is very useful for facilitating exchanges and holding meetings with several people at the same time from a distance. There are many video conferencing tools such as Zoom, GMeet, Microsoft Team, Skype... WhatsApp WhatsApp is an instant messaging application. Available on mobile phones, it gives you the opportunity to exchange quickly and easily with the other person. In the business world, this tool is used to exchange easily within the same team. WhatsApp can also be used to make video conference calls, but it’s not the best option. Website: www.whatsapp.com Microsoft Teams Microsoft team is a collaborative communication application. Its primary service is video conferencing and instant calling. The application provides the ability to hold remote meetings with multiple participants. Microsoft Teams also has an instant messaging service available online that allows simultaneous exchanges. Website: https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software
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