Yammer: Yammer is the social network for businesses. Unlike the chat-based solutions Teams or Skype, it delays the exchange of information. There is neither a common file repository, nor can documents be edited together as a team. Information is sent to one or more recipients by email. Outlook: Outlook is used for traditional 1:n communication. Connectors are interfaces with other services within or outside the Microsoft Cloud.Ĭomparison with Outlook, Yammer, Skype for Business The functionalities of the channels can be increased using connectors and apps. All team members can have open conversations in team channels. Within them, conversations are organized according to specific topics, projects, disciplines or other important aspects. Additional channels can be added manually by the user.Ĭhannels are individual sections within a team. In addition, if you create a team, you automatically create a channel. Planner: For assigning and managing project tasks for the members of your group.SharePoint team site: A central repository for information, links and content concerning your group.Shared OneNote notebook: For collecting ideas, research data and information.SharePoint document library: A central place to store and share files for the group.Shared calendar: For planning events related to the group.This inbox has an email address and can be configured for accepting messages from people outside the group and even outside your organization, similar to a conventional mailing list. Inbox: For email communication among the members of your group.Components of a Microsoft 365 Group Belonging to a MS Teams Hub