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Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath is unhappy with Microsoft Teams; here's why

Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath is unhappy with Microsoft Teams; here's why

Remote work practices are here to stay for many companies, both big and small. The demand for video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams has only increased in the past three years

Danny D'Cruze
Danny D'Cruze
  • New Delhi,
  • Updated Jan 31, 2023 3:47 PM IST
Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath is unhappy with Microsoft Teams; here's whyZerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath has some strong observations about Microsoft Teams

Nikhil Kamath, the founder of stock brokerage firm Zerodha has expressed his frustration with Microsoft Teams, saying that it is unnecessarily complicated compared to other video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom. Kamath took to Twitter to voice his opinion and ask others for their thoughts on the matter.

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Teams is an enterprise platform made by Microsoft. The platform comes with a variety of features, which could also be one reason for the cluttered experience. Kamath asked his Twitter followers for their take on the platform and this is what they said:

Why is Microsoft teams so unnecessarily complicated, google meets, zoom etc, are so much simpler to use.
Thoughts?

— Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio) January 31, 2023

One follower responded saying, "Absolutely. Have turned Google Meet into my default VC tool. Simple, efficient, syncs seamlessly with the phone’s calendar & seemingly secure. MS Teams and Amazon Chime are unnecessarily complex."

Another user said, "Yes. have moved entirely to Google Meet now. Internet is v stable with a larger group. And I refuse to take meetings on Teams. Esp on a Mac it's hell. Zoom is ok but their renewals are weird."

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One of the followers explained why Microsoft Teams seems to be so complex. He said, "Microsoft Teams is complex due to its wide range  of features like Sharepoint document sharing, AD authentication etc."

Remote work practices are here to stay for many companies, both big and small. The demand for user-friendly video conferencing platforms has only increased in the past three years. Kamath's tweet highlights the importance of a streamlined and intuitive user experience for these types of tools.

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Danny D'Cruze
Danny D'Cruze

When Danny is not tinkering with his latest gadget you'll find him in the kitchen whipping up a new recipe. To balance out all the eating, he enjoys working out and taking long walks.

When he's not immersed in his hobbies, Danny is a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and getting to know them over a good conversation. He's also an avid gamer who can spend hours lost in a virtual world, and a dance enthusiast who's ever ready to hit the dance floor.

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Published on: Jan 31, 2023 3:47 PM IST