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M-Files for Microsoft Teams, the new 'Grocery Getter'

Written by Jimmy Newman | Feb 13, 2024 10:16:32 PM

I occasionally moonlight as an adjunct professor for a local university. My students generally work on a business degree or leveling coursework to begin their MBA. My favorite discussion topic goes something like this...

My grandfather was around for the advent and acceleration of the internal combustion engine, which - in my mind - vastly changed the functions of society. He recalls trips to the grocery store via horse and buggy rather than the modern-day' grocery getter.' What monumental changes have you experienced that have had a profound societal impact?

"The internet" is always a high-ranking opinion, as is "cell phones" and, of course, "social media." The events at the turn of the decade also rank at the top of the list. Society encountered yet another monumental shift in how business had and now continues to work. We all had to go home, get online, and remotely connect with our colleagues.  

TEAM IM has continuously operated with a remote workforce. While this wasn't a monumental shift for our organization, we have certainly seen advancement in technology better to enable our remote staff and that of our clients.

Outlook and our beloved email already had a place in our lives, as did Webex, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Could you have imagined that Teams now serves wholly in the place of "Conference Room B" and tools like M-Files have entirely replaced our cherished file rooms?

Our partners at M-Files are making this marriage more seamless with their latest Teams integration. M-Files for Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool that seamlessly integrates M-Files, the leading document management platform, with Microsoft Teams, the popular collaboration and communication platform. This app brings the power of M-Files directly into the Teams interface, allowing users to easily access and manage their M-Files content without leaving Teams.

 

With M-Files for Microsoft Teams, users can access their M-Files repository and view, edit, and share documents directly within Teams. The app also allows users to search for content stored in M-Files directly from Teams, making it easier to find the information they need. In addition, users can create and manage workflows, assign tasks, and collaborate with colleagues on M-Files documents, all from within Teams.

 

This app is designed to benefit a wide range of customers, including businesses of all sizes, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. It is particularly useful for organizations that rely heavily on document management and need to collaborate on documents with colleagues, partners, and clients.

 

 

M-Files for Microsoft Teams offers several key benefits, including:

 

Enhanced collaboration: With M-Files for Microsoft Teams, users can collaborate on documents with colleagues in real-time, improving productivity and streamlining workflows.

Improved document management: The app makes it easy to access and manage documents stored in M-Files directly from Teams, ensuring that users always have access to the latest version of a document.

Ensured accessibility: Provide users better access to all relevant information, no matter where it is stored — always in the right context for the user.

Increased efficiency: By bringing M-Files directly into Teams, users can save time by eliminating the need to switch between different applications.

Minimized risks: M-Files enables a robust and customizable structure for permissions, ensuring people only have access to the documents they are supposed to access.

 

Overall, M-Files for Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool that seamlessly integrates two of the most popular platforms for collaboration and document management. It is designed to benefit a wide range of customers, making it an ideal solution for businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations looking to streamline their document management workflows and improve collaboration.