With apps and data moving to the cloud and an increasing amount of workers connecting remotely, IT teams have a challenging responsibility to keep devices and data secure without hampering productivity. Microsoft Teams provides a central hub for IT professionals to plan, execute, and manage infrastructure deployments. This tool allows IT teams to keep sensitive data secure, stay connected with the leaders of the organization, and drive digital transformation. Here are 6 quick and simple steps to get started with Microsoft Teams for your Information Technology department.
1. Get started on Microsoft Teams by creating a new team for “Information Technology” and adding members from IT and stakeholders from across the company.
2. Make the IT team more organized by adding channels for Service Strategy, Problem, Incident and Change, Deployment, Health and Reporting, Readiness and Adoption, Support and Management, and Governance.
3. Make important documents more accessible by uploading files to relevant channels.
4. For quick reference, pin frequently used apps such as Word, Excel, or Planner.
5. To make third-party services accessible from within Teams, set up connectors like bots for process automation.
6. Teams makes communication easier with team members and others with conferencing features that allow workers to schedule and hold reoccurring or on-the-spot meetings.