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Zoom Workplace 6.3.6

Zoom Workplace for Windows is a reliable video conferencing tool that makes it easy to connect and collaborate. With features like messaging, file sharing, and app integrations, it's designed to streamline teamwork. You'll get high-quality audio and video, strong security with end-to-end encryption, and an intuitive interface-all of which help remote teams and businesses stay productive and connected.

Zoom Workplace key features:

  • High-Definition Video & Audio: Provides clear, reliable communication for virtual meetings.
  • End-to-End Encryption: Ensures secure communication with strong data protection.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Adds an extra layer of security for user accounts.
  • Integration with Productivity Apps: Supports seamless integration with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and more.
  • File Sharing: Easily share files during meetings for efficient collaboration.
  • Real-Time Messaging: Enables team chat for ongoing communication.
  • Collaborative Whiteboarding: Allows teams to brainstorm and collaborate visually.
  • Webinar Support: Host large webinars with interactive features.
  • Administrative Controls: Manage user permissions, meeting settings, and security features.
  • Cloud Storage: Automatically stores meetings and files in the cloud for easy access.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Available on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.

Meeting features:

  • Virtual Backgrounds: Customize your background for meetings to maintain privacy or enhance professionalism.
  • Touch Up My Appearance: Automatically smoothens skin tone for a more polished video appearance.
  • Breakout Rooms: Divide meetings into smaller sessions for group discussions or workshops.
  • Live Transcription: Automatically generate real-time captions during meetings for accessibility.
  • Zoom Apps: Integrate third-party applications directly into Zoom for enhanced functionality.
  • Meeting Reactions: Participants can use emojis for quick, non-verbal feedback during meetings.
  • Polling: Conduct live polls during meetings to gather instant feedback from participants.
  • Attention Tracking: Monitors participant attention during meetings to ensure engagement.
  • Closed Captioning: Enable manual or automatic captions for a more inclusive experience.
  • Webinar Replay: Record and share webinars with analytics for audience engagement.

Zoom 6.3.6.56144 changelog:

AI Companion 2.0 for Zoom-hosted Models Only (ZMO) users

  • AI Companion 2.0 is available for Zoom-hosted Models Only (ZMO) users. AI Companion provides users with a personal assistant that helps them stay up-to-date on important conversations and synthesize information to make faster, more informed decisions. Users can ask AI Companion 2.0 questions and receive tailored responses using information across Zoom Workplace, uploaded documents, and, if connected, Microsoft O365 and Google email and documents. The Meeting summary, Smart recordings, Meeting questions, Chat compose, Thread summary, Call summary, Voicemail tasks, SMS thread summary, Clips title and description generation, and Workspace recommendations are available for ZMO users.AI Companion 2.0 is available with ZMO for customers hosted in the US and to those hosted in select regional locations which include: Europe, Canada, and India.

Team Chat introduces a redesigned sidebar with a more intuitive, two-tiered navigation.

  • Left sidebar tabs : Users can now access tabs directly from the left sidebar, with the default experience including all chats, 5 primary chat types (DMs, Channels, Meeting Chats, Shared Spaces, and Apps).
  • Badging control : Users have the ability to turn off badging for each tab.
  • Starred chats and folders as tabs : Users can now access starred chats and folders as tabs, which can be added and reordered from the More section.
  • Chat tools in the "More" Section : Users can find drafts, bookmarks, and external requests in the "More" section by default, with the option to reorder them.
  • "All" tab enhancements : Users can sort chats by "Recents" or "Sectional" views in the "All" tab.
  • Sent chats : A dedicated tab for users' sent messages is now available.
  • Meeting chat badging : Users can enable or disable badging for meeting chats with a new setting.
  • Sort and filter options : Added flexibility with more sort and filter options available in each tab.
  • External Connections : "External Requests" has been renamed to "External Connections," which now includes a list of all external contacts.
  • These updates enhance productivity and collaboration, offering a more efficient and customizable chat experience.

Bugfixes

  • Minor bug fixes
  • Resolved an issue where the auto-update failed, causing the installer to repeatedly relaunch without completing the installation
  • Resolved an issue where non-existent events were displayed in Calendar for Zoom Workplace App