Hangouts Chat is a great new update to Google's messaging toolbox that's tightly integrated with other Google applications. Once you've activated Hangouts Chat, you can cooperate with colleagues on Docs, Sheets, or Slides, and even opt to get alerts when changes or comments are made to those files. You can also engage in group video chats in Hangouts Meet, and organize virtual Rooms for meetings, and have those meetings entered in attendees Google Calendar.

If you're using Slack, you may well find that Hangouts Chat is a step up, thanks to its close integration with the Google ecosystem.

Start exploring Hangouts Chat today!