The use of Microsoft Teams will ensure the hardworking doctors, nurses and support staff across all NHS organisations have the collaboration tools they need to carry out their vital work. Microsoft Teams gives free users access to the complete archive. Slack limits free users from accessing their archive, showing and searching only the 10,000 most recent messages. Report abuse Was this reply helpful Yes No PC PCUser71 Replied on OctoIn reply to Nik S. Please complete your sign up process and enjoy MS team. You are just click away to sign up and use MS team free. Here's a quick breakdown: Unlimited archive. It is not trial rather limited MS teams feature for free. The NHS has said Teams will be protected and monitored within its Secure Boundary – the security solution run by the healthcare provider that offers protection against security threats.Ĭindy Rose, Chief Executive of Microsoft UK, said: “Microsoft is fully committed to assisting the NHS at this incredibly challenging time. Slack also offers a free version, but Microsoft Teams is a lot more generous when it comes to free features.
They will also have access to NHS Digital’s NHSmail support site to help them roll-out Teams. NHS organisations that are not using the NHSmail system will also be given free access to Teams if they apply directly to Microsoft. NHS Digital is rolling Teams out all NHSmail users between March 16 and March 20. For doctors and NHS staff this means that working remotely becomes much easier and more practical.” Ian Phoenix, Director of Technology at NHS Digital, said: “Technology is key to supporting patients who are self-isolating and makes sure they have the information they need and access to medical support and advice. Key workers will be able to use instant messaging and audio and video calls to share advice and updates on their patients, wherever they are.
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All NHS staff will be able to use Microsoft Teams for free so they can quickly communicate with colleagues during the Coranavirus outbreak.