Why is the One Workplace 2FA app called "Authenticator"?

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2023-06-13T15:17:05.1366667+00:00

I often forget the app has a different name form the name used everywhere. Why isn't it called "One Workplace"? I'm so confused by these nonsensical semantics.

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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