Software:Workplace

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{{Infobox software | name = Workplace | logo = Workplace from Meta (inline).svg | developer = Meta Platforms | genre = Collaborative software | website = workplace.com Workplace is an online collaborative software tool developed by Meta Platforms. Its features include instant messaging, file sharing, and video and audio conferencing.

History

Workplace was first announced on January 14, 2015.[1] It launched in beta as Facebook at Work before officially launching in October 2016.[2][better source needed] Free accounts were discontinued as of February 2021.[citation needed]

Workplace for Good was launched in June 2018 to provide a free version of Workplace for registered non-profits and staff of educational institutions.[3]

In October 2018, Workplace announced the launch of Safety Check.[4] Originally developed by Facebook engineers after the 2011 Japanese tsunami,[citation needed] Safety Check for Workplace allows organizations to identify employees who may be affected by a crisis and send and monitor responses. Safety Check has been used by Delta Air Lines (during Hurricane Florence and the Hokkaido earthquake).[5]

As of May 2021, there were 7 million paying users.[6]

Functions

While Workplace accounts are set up and run separately[7] from Facebook accounts, Workplace uses much of Facebook's underlying technology. Workplace uses machine learning to rank information in a user's news feed and make recommendations, while 'downranking' less relevant information.[8] Workplace data is stored across 12 Facebook-owned and operated data centers.[9] Workplace integrations are available with common SaaS tools such as Jira, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Adobe Sign, SurveyMonkey, Google Drive, Zoom and Dropbox.[10]

Reception

PC Mag described it as "Facebook if your employer restricted membership to only your coworkers and bosses" and concluded "Workplace is what an organization makes of it".[11]

See also

References

  1. Alba, Davey (Jan 14, 2015). "'Facebook at Work' Launches So You Can Never Not Be on Facebook". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2015/01/facebook-at-work-launch/. Retrieved Jul 25, 2019. 
  2. "RBS becomes first bank in the world to launch Facebook At Work". https://www.rbs.com/rbs/news/2015/10/rbs-becomes-first-bank-in-the-world-to-launch-facebook-at-work.html. 
  3. "How to Successfully launch Workplace to your whole non-profit" (in en). https://www.workplace.com/resources/getting-started/nonprofit-launch-guide. 
  4. "Bringing Safety Check to Workplace on mobile and desktop – Workplace Stories". October 9, 2018. https://workplaceblog.fb.com/product-news/safety-check/. 
  5. Johnson, Khari (2018-10-09). "Workplace by Facebook introduces multi-company chat groups and video calls" (in en-US). https://venturebeat.com/business/workplace-by-facebook-introduces-multi-company-chat-groups-and-video-calls/. 
  6. Dignan, Larry. "Workplace by Facebook passes 5 million paid users, launches Workplace Rooms, video conferencing enhancements" (in en). https://www.zdnet.com/article/workplace-by-facebook-passes-5-million-paid-users-launches-workplace-rooms-video-conferencing-enhancements/. 
  7. "How do I unlink my personal and work accounts?". https://www.workplace.com/help/work/411291142403345. 
  8. "How using AI is making work more meaningful – Workplace Stories". 2018-12-18. https://workplaceblog.fb.com/future-of-work/ai-work-meaningful/. 
  9. "Facebook Accelerates its Data Center Expansion". Mar 19, 2018. https://datacenterfrontier.com/facebooks-accelerates-data-center-expansion/. 
  10. "16 Best Time Management Apps to Skyrocket Productivity in 2019" (in en-US). 2019-06-02. https://biz30.timedoctor.com/best-time-management-apps/. 
  11. "Workplace by Facebook". Dec 12, 2017. https://uk.pcmag.com/social-networking/88257/workplace-by-facebook. 

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