Author: Matt Kapko / Source: CIO Credit: Facebook Facebook today announced that more than 14,000 organizations are using Workplace, the
Facebook today announced that more than 14,000 organizations are using Workplace, the company’s social network for business. Workplace launched six months ago with an initial group of 1,000 companies that tested the platform during a 20-month pilot period. The company also announced a series of new integrations with third-party vendors, a new API for video production and streaming, and the introduction of bots to Groups and the Work Chat app.
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The vast majority of Workplace customers today are paying for Workplace Premium, says Workplace Vice President Julien Codorniou. Earlier this month, Facebook released a new version called Workplace Standard, which is being offered for free without administrative controls and key enterprise features.
Rather than focusing on a total number of users, Facebook is showcasing the number of organizations that join Workplace because the platform is “not for team use. It’s not for two people in the company, it’s for everyone,” Codorniou says. “We’re pleased with the growth we’ve had so far… It’s companies of all sizes, but more importantly all geographies.” Workplace is currently being used in 77 languages and is active on every content, according to Facebook.
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