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    {
      "slug": "microsoft-teams",
      "name": "Microsoft Teams"
    },
    {
      "slug": "slack",
      "name": "Slack"
    },
    {
      "slug": "whatsapp",
      "name": "WhatsApp"
    }
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  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T17:50:26.199+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
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    "founded": "N/A",
    "headquarters": "N/A",
    "pricing_model": "Varies by provider (Freemium, Subscription, Enterprise)",
    "core_products": "Electronic mail protocols (SMTP, IMAP), Chat applications, VoIP, File sharing.",
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    "target_markets": "Global population, Enterprises, Government, Education.",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Communication Tools"
  },
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}