Zoom to Acquire CommonRoom
Zoom announced its acquisition of CommonRoom, a platform designed to streamline community management and engagement. The deal aims to enhance Zoom's offerings by integrating CommonRoom's tools for managing online communities, events, and member interactions within the Zoom ecosystem.
Background
- Zoom Video Communications, the company that became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic for its video conferencing software, is acquiring CommonRoom, a startup that helps educational institutions manage and track communications with prospective students (a field known as "student recruitment CRM").