August 1, 2025
Introducing enhanced interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams — powered by NextPlane
What’s changing
To better support Google Workspace customers operating in multi-platform environments, interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams is now available through NextPlane OpenHub.
This solution enables real-time, cross-platform messaging and collaboration, allowing Chat and Teams users to communicate using their preferred platform. Users are not locked into a single platform as they can now switch between Chat and Teams at will, ensuring flexibility and continuity across collaboration environments. Please refer to this link for a full list of supported features, in addition to details on NextPlane’s:
- Support for data residency, compliance requirements and business continuity
- Commitment to minimizing operational complexity
- Optimization for Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Usage-based licensing model
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Getting started
- Admins: Learn more about NextPlane OpenHub and view their announcement from Cloud Next 2025
- End users: There is no end user action required.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now.
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers. Note that separate NextPlane licensing is required to enable interoperability.