Effective June 26, 2025, Baylor will discontinue the use of Zoom. In 2016, BCM IT promptly implemented and introduced the widely recognized collaboration software Zoom to address the urgent need for a virtual meeting platform for academics and administration. Over time, Microsoft has made substantial investments in advancing its online collaboration platform, Microsoft Teams. Following a thorough examination of budgets and feature comparisons between the two platforms, we will capitalize on our longstanding partnership with Microsoft and adopt the collaboration tool integrated into our software agreement, Microsoft Teams. We are confident that Microsoft Teams has reached a sufficient level of evolution to serve as our primary collaboration and virtual meeting platform.
Key Details
- Transition Timeframe: All virtual meetings and collaborative efforts will be conducted through Microsoft Teams effective June 26, 2025.
- Training: To ensure a seamless transition, we will be offering training sessions on effective Microsoft Teams usage. Session details are available on the Zoom to Teams Transition Page.
- Support Resources: Documentation and resources to help you become familiar with Microsoft Teams can be found on the Zoom to Teams Transition Page and BCM Teams Ed-Tech Page. For questions, you can contact the IT Support Desk via the web at https://it.bcm.edu or call 713-798-8737.
- Feedback: Your feedback is important to us. If you have suggestions or concerns during this transition, please share those with us by submitting them to ask-OIT@bcm.edu .
We recognize that embracing change can present challenges, yet we are confident that Microsoft Teams will deliver the collaboration features required and enhance our overall communication experience.
