Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsFormerly Lync
Overview
What is Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams?
Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.
How could I work without Skype/Microsoft Teams?
"Reliable communication application, offers seamless integrations, and has numerous features."
Skype is budget friendly, easy to use and reliable software.
"Skype for Business is a remarkable communication tool that has widespread adoption."
Skype is great for meetings
Great communication tool overall.
Skype Review
The First video conference tool I have ever used
Skype keeps employees connected!
Skype for Business - Review
"Great Communication Tool At The Click Of A Button."
Skype Business = Microsoft Teams = Power play!
Meeting and a collaborative Tool
No longer the simple team player it used to be
Awards
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Popular Features
- Desktop sharing (190)8.686%
- High quality audio (189)7.878%
- High quality video (184)7.777%
- Low bandwidth requirements (181)6.464%
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Pricing
What is Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams?
Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.
Entry-level set up fee?
- No setup fee
Offerings
- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting / Integration Services
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Alternatives Pricing
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams combines video conferencing software with team collaboration tools. The communications platform allows MS Office users to conduct conference calls and share files via SharePoint, and join or initiate a group chat.
What is TeamViewer?
TeamViewer provides software for both remote management and online collaborations. With TeamViewer, users have access to fully integrated online conference solutions for audio and video communication, including interactive screen sharing and remote access features.
Features
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Features related to the performance, reliability & compatibility of web conferencing and webinar (online events) software.
- 7.8High quality audio(189) Ratings
High quality audio connection is consistently available, with few or no interruptions.
- 7.7High quality video(184) Ratings
High quality video connection is consistently available, with few or no interruptions.
- 6.4Low bandwidth requirements(181) Ratings
Software is optimized so that meetings do not require a huge amount of bandwidth.
- 7.4Mobile support(145) Ratings
Attendees can access meetings/webinars from mobile devices.
Screen Sharing
Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.
- 8.6Desktop sharing(190) Ratings
Presenters can remotely share a view of their desktop with attendees.
- 7.9Whiteboards(119) Ratings
Presenters or attendees can share notes or annotations they’ve made on a whiteboard/meeting space within the web conferencing UI.
Online Meetings / Events
Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.
- 8.2Calendar integration(173) Ratings
Scheduling capabilities integrate with users’ Calendars.
- 8.2Meeting initiation(181) Ratings
Meetings can be easily initiated, whether they are scheduled or on the fly.
- 7.2Integrates with social media(83) Ratings
Integrates with social media sites like Twitter and LinkedIn to promote meetings and webinars.
- 7.3Record meetings / events(142) Ratings
Meetings and webinars can be recorded for playback.
- 7.6Slideshows(114) Ratings
Presenters can present slideshows during the meeting within the web conferencing platform.
Online Events Collaboration
Features related to collaboration between attendees during web conferences, webinars, and other online events.
- 8.7Live chat(170) Ratings
Participants can use one-on-one and group instant messaging to communicate privately or selectively during meetings.
- 8.1Audience polling(93) Ratings
Presenters can ask for audience input.
- 7.7Q&A(93) Ratings
Attendees can ask questions during the presentation.
Online Events Security
Features related to the security of meetings and other events held via web conferencing/webinar software.
- 7.9User authentication(141) Ratings
Administrators can require users to authenticate their identities before joining a meeting.
- 7.7Participant roles & permissions(147) Ratings
Administrators can grant users different levels of access to conferences, as moderators, presenters, attendees, or participants. Permissions can be set for individual users, or based on user role/group.
- 7.8Confidential attendee list(109) Ratings
Presenters, moderators, or admins can see a confidential list of attendees that is not visible to all attendees.
Product Details
- About
- Tech Details
- FAQs
What is Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams?
Skype for Business was a unified communications tool superseded by Microsoft Teams.
For personal use, Skype Desktop and Mobile apps are still available for download, but for business functionality the vendor now fully supports Microsoft Teams as the replacement for Skype for Business.
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams Technical Details
Operating Systems | Unspecified |
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Mobile Application | No |
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Reviews and Ratings
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Reviews
(1-25 of 195)Great Software!
How could I work without Skype/Microsoft Teams?
"Reliable communication application, offers seamless integrations, and has numerous features."
Skype is great for meetings
Great communication tool overall.
Skype Review
The functionality is well integrated with other Office 356 programs
The First video conference tool I have ever used
Skype keeps employees connected!
Skype for Business - Review
"Great Communication Tool At The Click Of A Button."
Skype Business = Microsoft Teams = Power play!
Meeting and a collaborative Tool
No longer the simple team player it used to be
Your familiar Skype, optimized for business users
Uniqueness goes beyond the boundaries of communication
Enterprise large scale collaboration tool - although it's slowly getting to be a dinosaur
Stay Connected with Skype for Business
Minimal UI and easy to use application
Skype 4 life
Great option for Microsoft Office users
members and with the clients. It is used for having quick chats and long meetings.
Sharing the contents while the meeting is going is an effortless and a very useful feature.
So basically it is used for communicating across an organization. Just search a name and you are right away connected to the colleague.