Update: On February 10, 2023, Microsoft Kaizala will be discontinued! https://www.schneider.im/microsoft-products-retiring-in-2023/
Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft Kaizala – a phone number-based, simple and secure work management and mobile messaging app for businesses. Sign-up using just your phone number, so you can chat, coordinate, manage tasks, and more both inside and outside of your organization.
There are two versions of Microsoft Kaizala available – the free Microsoft Kaizala App and Microsoft Kaizala Pro, which adds additional features. Both can be downloaded here, where you find a description of the Kaizala Pro features on the bottom of the page: https://products.office.com/en/business/microsoft-kaizala.
Microsoft Kaizala Pro is included in the following Microsoft licenses:
- Microsoft Office 365 F1, E1, E3, E5, Business Essentials and Business Premium
- Microsoft Office 365 Education A3 and A5
- Microsoft 365 F1, Business, E3, E5
- Microsoft 365 Education A3 and A5.
According to this announcement, Microsoft Kaizala will become part of Microsoft Teams: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Kaizala-Blog/Microsoft-Kaizala-rolls-out-to-Office-365-customers-globally-and/ba-p/394298.