The collaborative software that I was introduced to was Zoom( https://zoom.us/). Zoom is a videoing software much like Google Meets or Skype. I was introduced to this software at the start of the pandemic and continued using it throughout and after the pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, Zoom was introduced to me by my childrens school when the schooling went remote after that I used Zoom on calls for the Friend Of The Court office meetings and my doctor's visits. The Zoom software is to connect while seeing each other without having to be in the same vicinity as the other person or people. Zoom is made for all devices that access the internet network. You can use Zoom software for multiple things from just talking with friends or groups, to schools teaching remotely, to doctor's visits. This software would meet my company's needs because we could do meetings remotely so my employees dont have to come to work just for a meeting or if I did online classes or sales I could use Zoom as my videoing and going live software to communicate and see the customers.

The software was used for Board meetings, interviews, team meetings, and virtual quality assurance inspections. Prior to the pandemic, we used teams for our weekly GM conferences and regional meetings. The break-out rooms were a great addition because they allowed separate teams to work on tasks separately while still in the meeting. The software also added a bit of relief for me professionally. It's much easier to have difficult conversations virtually. There were some challenges to the software too. Some of the downfalls were people became more comfortable meeting virtually. Imagine hiring someone that you haven't met in person. You also lose the personal connection you gain by meeting in person. You lose the ability to connect.

The software definitely met our expectations. It worked so well that we began using the software at my church for committee meetings and broadcasting services. Primarily the software helped us stay connected during very trying times?