Lync was renamed Skype for Business in April 2015. Along with a new name came some new features and a fresh new look. It’s pretty cool, and you can read more about it at Explore Skype for Business.
What is Microsoft Lync used for?
Lync Basic 2013 gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, Skype for Business Meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program.
Can Skype and Lync work together?
Skype users can add Lync users to their contacts and Lync users can add Skype contacts from their Microsoft Account, the same account used for signing in to SkyDrive, Outlook.com, Windows Phone and Xbox Live. Existing stand-alone Skype accounts can be merged into Microsoft accounts.
Is Microsoft discontinuing Skype for business?
Yes. Skype for Business Online will be retired on July 31, 2021, at which point it will no longer be accessible. We encourage Skype for Business Online customers to start using Teams and begin planning their upgrades now to allow ample time to complete upgrade prior to the retirement date.
What is the difference between Skype and Lync?
On November 11, 2014, Microsoft announced that Lync would be renamed Skype for Business in 2015, also adding support for video calls with Skype users. Since September 2019, Skype for Business Online is no longer offered to new Office 365 subscribers, and are being directed to Microsoft Teams instead.
Is Skype end of life?
According to Microsoft, we have now reached Skype for Business Online end of life date: July 31, 2021. This means Skype for Business Online will no longer be officially supported by Microsoft. As such, any Microsoft partners providing Skype for Business Online solutions and add-ons will also be unsupported.
How is Skype for business different from Skype?
Today, Skype, Skype Meetings, and Skype for Business are three different versions of Skype available for use for its audiences. The primary different between the different services is the fact that Skype is primarily targeted towards general consumers, whereas Skype Meetings, and Skype for Business are targeted towards businesses.
What are the best Skype business features?
The Basic features of Skype for Business include: Instant messaging Voice over IP (VoIP) Video conferencing inside the client software
Does Lync work with Skype?
Businesses hoping to connect Skype users with Lync users via their corporate Lync Server but haven’t started the process yet are in for a wait. That’s because it can take 30 days to activate accounts necessary to support a back-end service called public instant messaging connectivity, which is necessary for Skype and Lync Server to work together.
What is persistent chat in Skype for business?
Persistent Chat is a Microsoft Skype for Business (Lync) role that lets you create topic-based discussion rooms that persist over time. These rooms allow users to communicate and collaborate with a group of people who have a common area of interest.
