Item: Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We utilize Skype for Business as our main communication tool outside of of e-mail. It's used primarily as an instant messaging tool and a presentation tool.

Pros and Cons

Integrates well with our Microsoft prodcts
Reliable instant messaging program
Video conferencing works well
Ability to present desktop

Return on Investment

Has increased productivity, especially for employees who work remotely.
Has been a reliable tool for group conferences.
Ability to share desktop has proven to work great in smaller group conferences.

We've used Lync (Skype for Businesses predecessor), WebEx, LogMeIn, Vidyo, to name a few. For what it's designed to do, Skype for Business has worked well. It's an intuitive tool that allows people who are not as tech savvy to easily use it.

Likelihood to Recommend

Skype for Business is great for conference calls, video conferencing, and desktop sharing. If you are looking for a tool for large groups, there are better alternatives (i.e. WebEx, Vidyo, etc.).

Skype for Business - Great Tool for companies looking for an instant messaging and conference software

Overall Satisfaction with Skype for Business (formerly Lync)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Pros and Cons

Return on Investment

Alternatives Considered

Likelihood to Recommend

Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams Feature Ratings