{"id":432,"date":"2020-03-18T16:22:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T16:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acssxm.com\/?p=432"},"modified":"2020-10-10T01:13:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-10T01:13:25","slug":"coronavirus-prompts-collaboration-tool-makers-to-offer-wares-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acssxm.com\/fr\/coronavirus-prompts-collaboration-tool-makers-to-offer-wares-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus prompts collaboration tool makers to offer wares for free."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several big-name vendors, including Microsoft, Google, Slack, Zoom, Cisco and LogMeIn, are making some of their chat, videoconferencing and other collaboration services free as demand for remote working booms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major collaboration and video conferencing software vendors are now offering products to users for free in response to the spread of the coronavirus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerns about the COVID-19 virus have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3530150\/as-coronavirus-worsens-companies-renew-focus-on-collaboration-remote-work.html\">led to a boom in remote working<\/a>, as organizations encourage employees to stay home and a growing number of conferences are cancelled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many companies have seen their stock prices take a battering due to disruption caused by the virus, some software vendors that enable remote work, such as videoconferencing software provider Zoom, have seen their share value climb dramatically.<strong>[ Further reading:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3257924\/collaboration\/sharepoint-online-cheat-sheet.html\">SharePoint Online cheat sheet<\/a>&nbsp;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although many collaboration and communication providers already offer free \u2014 but limited \u2014 versions of their software, amid the ongoing crisis many have announced further deals, typically to provide additional paid features at no extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How COVID-19 is impacting the tech industry\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8s4zgjZ6ueQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google last week said it would&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/blog\/products\/g-suite\/helping-businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">start offering advanced Hangouts Meet videoconferencing capabilities<\/a>&nbsp;to all G Suite and G Suite Education customers at no extra cost. The features, usually available to enterprise tier subscribers, include access to larger meetings of up to 250 participants, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers in a single domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move is set to remain in place until July 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft is making the premium version of its Teams collaboration application available for free as part of a six-month trial offer for Office365 E1 payment plan.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/blog\/itaas-101-for-enterprise-it-leaders\/?utm_source=IDG&amp;utm_medium=promotions&amp;utm_campaign=%20HPE22140&amp;utm_content=sidebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>BrandPost<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Sponsored by HPE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/blog\/itaas-101-for-enterprise-it-leaders\/?utm_source=IDG&amp;utm_medium=promotions&amp;utm_campaign=%20HPE22140&amp;utm_content=sidebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITAAS 101 for Enterprise Leaders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the most accurate definition of consumption-based IT, and how can it benefit your organization? Find out here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A free version of Teams is already available with limited features compared to the paid tier. Microsoft said that it will lift restrictions on user limits on the free Teams version beginning March 10, as well as letting users schedule video calls with co-workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Microsoft, our top concern is the well-being of our employees and supporting our customers in dealing with business impact during this challenging time,\u201d the company said&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/healthcare-and-life-sciences\/in-response-to-covid-19-how-microsoft-can-help-with-situational\/ba-p\/1214130\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a statement<\/a>. \u201cFor many individuals and organizations, Microsoft Teams video-conferencing, chat and collaboration are playing an important role in helping people continue to work and collaborate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy making Teams available to all for free for six months, we hope that we can support public health and safety by making remote work even easier,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack pledged to make the paid version of its chat app freely available to anyone directly supporting COVID-19 response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO Stewart Butterfield stated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stewart\/status\/1239688337029390336\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a tweet<\/a>&nbsp;on Tuesday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>If you\u2019re working on #COVID19 research, response, or mitigation and @slackhq can help in any way, email covid@slack.com. Free upgrades to paid plans, setting up a consultation for remote collaboration best practices: we got you. Even socially distant, we\u2019re all in this together.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom announced this week that its videoconferencing app is available for free to K-12 schools in the U.S.,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alexkonrad\/2020\/03\/13\/zoom-video-coronavirus-eric-yuan-schools\/#18ac5e5f4e71\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">according to Forbes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cisco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cisco has expanded the list of features available as part of its free Webex offer in all countries where it is available.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.webex.com\/video-conferencing\/cisco-webex-supporting-customers-during-this-unprecedented-time\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Additional features include support for up to 100 participants<\/a>&nbsp;and unlimited usage. Customers that are not already using the service can sign up to a free 90-day license.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LogMeIn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LogMeIn is making its GoToMeeting videoconferencing product available for free for three months to \u201ccritical front-line service providers,\u201d the company said&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gotomeeting.com\/coronavirus-disruptions-and-support\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a statement<\/a>. That includes healthcare providers, educational institutions, municipalities and nonprofit organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atlassian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlassian recently made a wider range of applications available for free. Teams of up to ten can access cloud-based versions of Jira Software, Confluence, Jira Service Desk and Jira Core&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/blog\/announcements\/atlassian-cloud-remote-friendly-tools-free-small-teams\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">at no cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8&#215;8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The unified communications vendor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.8x8.com\/press-releases\/press-release-details\/2020\/8x8-Expands-Global-Reach-of-Free-Video-Meetings-to-Help-Individuals-Educators-and-Organizations-Worldwide\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced new features for its free standalone video app<\/a>, 8&#215;8 Video Meetings, last week. This includes unlimited usage, calendar plug-ins to schedule meetings directly from Google Calendar and Outlook, and real-time closed captions and transcription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho has made one of its app collections available for free until July 1. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/remotely\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remotely<\/a>&nbsp;suite of cloud apps includes a videoconferencing tool, shared documents and its Cliq team chat tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CafeX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CafeX\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3528770\/challo-pushes-enterprise-collaboration-across-company-walls.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Challo<\/a>&nbsp;collaboration app is free to use until July 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free tools spur long-term adoption?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Angela Ashenden, principal analyst at CCS Insight, said the decision to offer short-term discounts could spur longer-term adoption of remote working tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;But it could also raise questions about whether they\u2019re taking advantage of the outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;While all these companies will argue that they are simply doing their bit to support people who are, either by choice or necessity, now having to work remotely, there will inevitably be suspicion and accusations that they are capitalizing on this difficult climate to promote their own solutions,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy providing additional features or free trials for a limited time, they can meet the spike in demand without actually cashing in [in] monetary terms, but of course they will be hoping that it means those users will see the benefit and opportunities that come from using their tools, and continue using them longer term \u2014 likely through a paid license,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise in demand shows the shifting business perceptions toward remote working in general, she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe sustained nature of the outbreak will mean that organizations that might otherwise have been quite averse to the prospect of allowing employees to work remotely will now be forced to experience it,\u201d Ashenden said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe question is whether this leads to changes in mindset in the longer term. For employees themselves, many will now be learning how to be productive when working from home, and how to collaborate with colleagues effectively outside of the office. I think we\u2019ll see the issue of poor connectivity cropping up as well as more people spend more time on conference calls.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several big-name vendors, including Microsoft, Google, Slack, Zoom, Cisco and LogMeIn, are making some of their chat, videoconferencing and other collaboration services free as demand for remote working booms. Major collaboration and video conferencing software vendors are now offering products to users for free in response to the spread of the coronavirus.&nbsp; Concerns about the [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":207176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":433,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/acssxm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/young-man-on-video-conference_coronavirus_remote-communication_telecommuting_by-gcshutter-getty-images-2400x1600-100833963-large-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-433\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several big-name vendors, including Microsoft, Google, Slack, Zoom, Cisco and LogMeIn, are making some of their chat, videoconferencing and other collaboration services free as demand for remote working booms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Major collaboration and video conferencing software vendors are now offering products to users for free in response to the spread of the coronavirus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Concerns about the COVID-19 virus have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3530150\/as-coronavirus-worsens-companies-renew-focus-on-collaboration-remote-work.html\">led to a boom in remote working<\/a>, as organizations encourage employees to stay home and a growing number of conferences are cancelled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While many companies have seen their stock prices take a battering due to disruption caused by the virus, some software vendors that enable remote work, such as videoconferencing software provider Zoom, have seen their share value climb dramatically.<strong>[ Further reading:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3257924\/collaboration\/sharepoint-online-cheat-sheet.html\">SharePoint Online cheat sheet<\/a>&nbsp;]<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although many collaboration and communication providers already offer free \u2014 but limited \u2014 versions of their software, amid the ongoing crisis many have announced further deals, typically to provide additional paid features at no extra cost.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/youtube {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8s4zgjZ6ueQ\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/8s4zgjZ6ueQ\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Google<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Google last week said it would&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/blog\/products\/g-suite\/helping-businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">start offering advanced Hangouts Meet videoconferencing capabilities<\/a>&nbsp;to all G Suite and G Suite Education customers at no extra cost. The features, usually available to enterprise tier subscribers, include access to larger meetings of up to 250 participants, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers in a single domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The move is set to remain in place until July 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Microsoft<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Microsoft is making the premium version of its Teams collaboration application available for free as part of a six-month trial offer for Office365 E1 payment plan.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/blog\/itaas-101-for-enterprise-it-leaders\/?utm_source=IDG&amp;utm_medium=promotions&amp;utm_campaign=%20HPE22140&amp;utm_content=sidebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>BrandPost<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Sponsored by HPE<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/blog\/itaas-101-for-enterprise-it-leaders\/?utm_source=IDG&amp;utm_medium=promotions&amp;utm_campaign=%20HPE22140&amp;utm_content=sidebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITAAS 101 for Enterprise Leaders<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What\u2019s the most accurate definition of consumption-based IT, and how can it benefit your organization? Find out here.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A free version of Teams is already available with limited features compared to the paid tier. Microsoft said that it will lift restrictions on user limits on the free Teams version beginning March 10, as well as letting users schedule video calls with co-workers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAt Microsoft, our top concern is the well-being of our employees and supporting our customers in dealing with business impact during this challenging time,\u201d the company said&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/healthcare-and-life-sciences\/in-response-to-covid-19-how-microsoft-can-help-with-situational\/ba-p\/1214130\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a statement<\/a>. \u201cFor many individuals and organizations, Microsoft Teams video-conferencing, chat and collaboration are playing an important role in helping people continue to work and collaborate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cBy making Teams available to all for free for six months, we hope that we can support public health and safety by making remote work even easier,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Slack<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Slack pledged to make the paid version of its chat app freely available to anyone directly supporting COVID-19 response.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CEO Stewart Butterfield stated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stewart\/status\/1239688337029390336\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a tweet<\/a>&nbsp;on Tuesday:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>If you\u2019re working on #COVID19 research, response, or mitigation and @slackhq can help in any way, email covid@slack.com. Free upgrades to paid plans, setting up a consultation for remote collaboration best practices: we got you. Even socially distant, we\u2019re all in this together.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Zoom<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Zoom announced this week that its videoconferencing app is available for free to K-12 schools in the U.S.,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alexkonrad\/2020\/03\/13\/zoom-video-coronavirus-eric-yuan-schools\/#18ac5e5f4e71\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">according to Forbes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Cisco<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cisco has expanded the list of features available as part of its free Webex offer in all countries where it is available.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.webex.com\/video-conferencing\/cisco-webex-supporting-customers-during-this-unprecedented-time\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Additional features include support for up to 100 participants<\/a>&nbsp;and unlimited usage. Customers that are not already using the service can sign up to a free 90-day license.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>LogMeIn<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LogMeIn is making its GoToMeeting videoconferencing product available for free for three months to \u201ccritical front-line service providers,\u201d the company said&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gotomeeting.com\/coronavirus-disruptions-and-support\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a statement<\/a>. That includes healthcare providers, educational institutions, municipalities and nonprofit organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Atlassian<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Atlassian recently made a wider range of applications available for free. Teams of up to ten can access cloud-based versions of Jira Software, Confluence, Jira Service Desk and Jira Core&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/blog\/announcements\/atlassian-cloud-remote-friendly-tools-free-small-teams\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">at no cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>8x8<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unified communications vendor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.8x8.com\/press-releases\/press-release-details\/2020\/8x8-Expands-Global-Reach-of-Free-Video-Meetings-to-Help-Individuals-Educators-and-Organizations-Worldwide\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced new features for its free standalone video app<\/a>, 8x8 Video Meetings, last week. This includes unlimited usage, calendar plug-ins to schedule meetings directly from Google Calendar and Outlook, and real-time closed captions and transcription.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Zoho<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Zoho has made one of its app collections available for free until July 1. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/remotely\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remotely<\/a>&nbsp;suite of cloud apps includes a videoconferencing tool, shared documents and its Cliq team chat tool.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>CafeX<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CafeX\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3528770\/challo-pushes-enterprise-collaboration-across-company-walls.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Challo<\/a>&nbsp;collaboration app is free to use until July 1.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Free tools spur long-term adoption?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Angela Ashenden, principal analyst at CCS Insight, said the decision to offer short-term discounts could spur longer-term adoption of remote working tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;But it could also raise questions about whether they\u2019re taking advantage of the outbreak.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"While all these companies will argue that they are simply doing their bit to support people who are, either by choice or necessity, now having to work remotely, there will inevitably be suspicion and accusations that they are capitalizing on this difficult climate to promote their own solutions,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cBy providing additional features or free trials for a limited time, they can meet the spike in demand without actually cashing in [in] monetary terms, but of course they will be hoping that it means those users will see the benefit and opportunities that come from using their tools, and continue using them longer term \u2014 likely through a paid license,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The rise in demand shows the shifting business perceptions toward remote working in general, she added.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe sustained nature of the outbreak will mean that organizations that might otherwise have been quite averse to the prospect of allowing employees to work remotely will now be forced to experience it,\u201d Ashenden said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe question is whether this leads to changes in mindset in the longer term. 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