Adobe, wanting to deal with the hard nature of hybrid working, partnered with Microsoft to help hybrid workers.
The software giants revealed the new integrations between some of its best known tools at the Microsoft Build 2022. The new integration include Microsoft Teams, Power Automate, Frame.io, and Adobe's own PDF editors.
As Microsoft and Adobe have already partnered in the field of business software to deliver "the most modern work experience, centered on technology that enhances teamwork, collaboration, and efficiencies," the reveal further increases the ties between the two companies, as per TechRadar.
The tech giants now hope to create "all-in-one, digital experiences to where people already work, like Microsoft."
What the Adobe-Microsoft Partnership Offers
Acrobat + Teams
As promised by Adobe, it is even easier to read, annotate, convert, and sign Acrobat documents on Microsoft Teams. Single Sign-On, a secure identity management tool, was also added by Acrobat for Teams. They also introduced a personalized homepage for easy file access. These features are now also available in Acrobat Sign for Teams. This let users quickly sign documents via a Teams notification without disrupting their workflow.
Frame.io + Live Share
Since Adobe bought the business last year, the video review and online collaboration tool, Frame.io, has seen plenty of integrations. The preview shows how Frame.io can sync and streamline the review of video edits within a Microsoft app.
Acrobat + Purview Information Protection
With sensitive data flowing across all businesses, it is imperative to stay compliant in the face of global data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA. Microsoft's Purview Information Protection already allows businesses to track and secure confidential information. In order for authorized users to manage and approve the contents, Adobe Acrobat now lets you easily add Purview Information Protection to PDFs,.
Adobe + Power Automate
According to TechRadar, the document management software house announced two integrations with Power Automate - Microsoft's automation system for switching out manual processes. Now directly available in Acrobat Sign, Power Automate will let you automate workflows and audit e-signatures. On the other hand, Adobe Experience Manager Forms, will now connect with Power Automate to automatically complete actions.
Sign + Search
There will be no need to switch between apps to check signature statuses. Saving time across departments and work processes, you will now be able to search Microsoft 365 for agreement tasks.
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Adobe, Microsoft Now Allow Seamless Roll-out of Integrations
IT teams can now package Acrobat and Acrobat Sign add-ins to Microsoft's office software to allow seamless roll-out of these new integrations. These include Word and Outlook.
Ashley Still, Adobe's SVP of Digital Media, said: "Through the deeper integrations between Adobe and Microsoft that we've announced today, we continue to innovate to elevate today's agile and rapidly evolving workforce."
According to Charles Lamanna, Corporate VP, Business Apps & Platform at Microsoft, he believed that the two companies are "delivering advanced workflow capabilities through Power Automate and Acrobat Sign that will give our joint customers a better way to get things done."
According to TechRadar, Adobe is promising more to come, including FedRAMP Moderate authorization for government officials, which "extends e-signatures to highly sensitive processes."
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