Zoho Launches ‘Viora,’ an Intelligent Visual Collaboration Platform for Teams

Overview

The newly introduced Viora is a next-generation, visual-first collaboration platform intended to enable teams to collaborate, brainstorm, plan, and execute ideas effortlessly in one single unified workspace. Viora, which has been specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and hybrid teams, combines whiteboarding, data visualization, and communication into an intelligent experience that reduces app-switching and enhances creativity.

Key Features

Unlimited Visual Canvas

• Viora provides an endless digital whiteboard for users to create mind maps, flow charts, process diagrams and brainstorming boards. The canvas grows infinitely, allowing ideas to expand unrestricted.

Pre-Populated Templates & Kits

• Viora has templates ready for you to start your teams work quickly – project planning, product design, marketing strategy and lots of retrospectives – these templates create visual consistency while getting teams up and running fast.

Spaces & Zones Structure

• Viora organizes projects as Spaces; and inside the Spaces, there are smaller working areas called Zones. Zones can represent a team, phase, or department, while maintaining overall visible structure so that teams can work in parallel.

AI-Powered Continuous Assistance

• Viora has built-in AI tools that help users visualize layouts, summarize discussions, suggest visuals, and even automatically create visual diagrams. You can imagine the speed with which teams and individuals can develop ideas while significantly reducing manual work!

Integrated Communication

The platform supports both real-time and asynchronous collaboration, including video calls, voice notes, threaded comments, and reactions — all embedded within the workspace. This enables context-based discussions without switching apps.

Data and Tool Integration

Teams can import files, link databases, and integrate Viora with existing productivity apps. The platform supports structured data tables, making it easier to track tasks, milestones, and resources directly within the visual board.

Mobile and Web Access

Viora is accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, giving users the flexibility to contribute, review, or present ideas from anywhere.

How Teams Use Viora

1. Create a Space – Start a new initiative or project workspace.
2. Add Zones – Divide the project into segments for different teams or workflows.
3. Visualize Ideas – Use mind maps, sticky notes, and sketches to brainstorm.
4. Collaborate and Discuss – Comment, record quick voice feedback, or host live video sessions.
5. Plan and Execute – Convert visuals into actionable items and track progress using in-canvas data tables.
6. Summarize and Present – Use AI tools to summarize discussions, create visual reports, or present ideas interactively.

Benefits for Small and Growing Teams

Challenge	How Viora Helps	Result
Fragmented tools and scattered ideas	Combines brainstorming, communication, and planning in one workspace	Centralized collaboration
Difficulty in visualizing strategies	Visual templates, AI-generated diagrams	Clearer communication and alignment
Slow approvals and feedback loops	Embedded voice and video tools	Faster decision-making
Remote team coordination	Real-time and async features	Smooth hybrid collaboration
Time wasted in tool switching	Unified interface for all collaboration	Increased productivity

Why Viora Matters

Viora marks a shift toward visual thinking and intelligent teamwork. By blending creativity with structured planning, it helps organizations:

• Foster innovation through visual ideation.

• Improve clarity and transparency across departments.

• Enhance team alignment, especially in distributed work environments.

• Reduce dependency on multiple tools for design, meetings, and tracking.