Microsoft Teams is available to the NHS for free due to coronavirus

NHS workers will be able to communicate remotely through Microsoft Teams during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Microsoft announced that Microsoft Teams will be gratuitous for all NHS staff to assist communication during the outbreak. Microsoft Teams will roll out to NHS staff members that use NHSmail betwixt March sixteen and March xx. Staff that aren't NHSmail users tin also proceeds gratis access to Microsoft Teams by applying to Microsoft directly.

Microsoft Teams volition enable NHS staff members to communicate with patients who are self-isolating and besides helps staff communicate with each other. Ian Phoenix, Director of Engineering science at NHS Digital states that "Applied science is key to supporting patients who are cocky-isolating and makes sure they have the data they demand and access to medical support and advice. For doctors and NHS staff this means that working remotely becomes much easier and more practical."

The NHS states that Microsoft Teams will exist protected and monitored within its Secure Boundary, which helps secure patient data.

Cindy Rose, Chief Executive of Microsoft UK, states that "Microsoft is fully committed to profitable the NHS at this incredibly challenging fourth dimension. The apply of Microsoft Teams will ensure the hardworking doctors, nurses and support staff across all NHS organisations accept the collaboration tools they need to acquit out their vital work. We are hugely appreciative of their ongoing efforts to tackle COVID-nineteen and will continue to provide support however all-time we can."

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams allows you to collaborate with colleagues, upload files, transport messages, and chat through video. It integrates with Office 365 and several other cloud services.

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