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Zoom Workplace

Range: 2-1,000 active Effective: Jan 1, 2013 Vendor: Zoom Video Communications Official source Pricing page
Free: $0/mo 40-min limit on group meetings Pro: $13.33/mo 30-hr meetings, 100 participants Business: $18.33/mo 300 participants Enterprise: Custom Up to 1,000 with an eligible enterprise arrangement or Large Meeting capacity

Features Covered

Video Conferencing Screen Sharing Breakout Rooms Recording and Transcription Chat and Messaging Whiteboard Integrated AI Note-Taker

Timeline

MilestoneDateNotes
FoundedApr 21, 2011Zoom Video Communications founded by Eric Yuan
Public launchJan 1, 2013Zoom 1.0 released
IPOApr 18, 2019Listed on NASDAQ
Zoom 5.0Apr 27, 2020Major security and encryption update
Rebranded to Zoom WorkplaceApr 1, 2024AI-powered collaboration platform rebrand

Provisions (9)

Video Conferencing

Implements: Video Conferencing active Effective: Jan 1, 2013
Zoom supports 100 participants on Basic and Pro, 300 on Business, and up to 1,000 with eligible enterprise or Large Meeting capacity.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Gallery viewUp to 49 participants visible simultaneously
HD video720p and 1080p support depending on plan
Virtual backgroundsBuilt-in and custom image/video backgrounds
Sources: Zoom Features

Screen Sharing

Implements: Screen Sharing active Effective: Jan 1, 2013
Zoom allows simultaneous screen sharing from multiple participants, a differentiator for collaborative workflows.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Desktop sharingFull desktop or single app window
AnnotationDrawing tools on shared content
Remote controlGrant remote control to participants
Sources: Zoom Screen Sharing

Breakout Rooms

Implements: Breakout Rooms active Effective: Jan 1, 2020
Zoom supports up to 50 breakout rooms with self-select capability, making it a strong choice for classroom settings.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Room countUp to 50 breakout rooms per meeting
AssignmentAutomatic, manual, or participant self-select
ControlsBroadcast, timer, and help request
Sources: Zoom Breakout Rooms

Recording and Transcription

Implements: Recording active Effective: Jan 1, 2013
Zoom's current AI assistant offering generates meeting summaries, action items, and smart chapters for eligible accounts.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Cloud recordingAvailable on Pro plans and above
Local recordingAvailable on all plans
AI transcriptionAutomatic meeting summary and chapters
Sources: Zoom Recording

Polling and Q&A

Implements: Polling active Effective: Jan 1, 2020
Zoom polls support advanced quiz mode, allowing hosts to mark correct answers and share results live.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Poll typesMultiple choice, rating scale, open-ended
Q&AStructured Q&A with upvoting in webinars
QuizzesQuiz mode with correct answer marking
Sources: Zoom Polls

Chat and Messaging

Implements: Chat Messaging active Effective: Jan 1, 2013
Zoom Team Chat provides persistent messaging channels that integrate directly with Zoom Meetings.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
In-meeting chatPublic and private in-meeting messages
Team ChatPersistent channels with file sharing
ThreadsThreaded replies and message reactions
Sources: Zoom Team Chat

Whiteboard

Implements: Whiteboard active Effective: Apr 1, 2022
Zoom Whiteboard offers persistent collaborative canvases with templates, usable in and out of meetings.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
CollaborationReal-time multi-user canvas
TemplatesPre-built brainstorming and planning templates
PersistenceBoards saved and accessible outside meetings
Sources: Zoom Whiteboard

Virtual Backgrounds

Implements: Virtual Backgrounds active Effective: Jan 1, 2016
Zoom was among the first to offer virtual backgrounds without a green screen, driving mainstream adoption.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Static backgroundsCustom image upload and built-in library
Video backgroundsAnimated and video loop backgrounds
Background blurAdjustable blur intensity
Sources: Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

Integrated AI Note-Taker

Implements: Ai Notetaker active Effective: Sep 1, 2023
Zoom's current AI assistant packaging varies by account and plan; eligible accounts can generate summaries and action items.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Meeting summaryAuto-generated summary with key topics and next steps
Action itemsAI-extracted action items sent to participants
Sources: Zoom Workplace

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