Skype 4 life
Updated July 29, 2021

Skype 4 life

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Skype for Business (formerly Lync)

[Skype for Business (formerly Lync) is] used for messaging between users where users can see each others status and understand how likely your message will be answered. We escalate calls to full two way voice from messages, we also conference other people in with a drag and drop action that is very easy. We can escalate the call to full video conferencing with multiple users. We can also share our screens and uses can control each others desktops.

Pros

  • See users status before contacting them
  • Have a good idea that the will respond before you reach out to them
  • Good quality of voice
  • Easy to use
  • Easy to escalate to higher forms of communication

Cons

  • Integration to other platforms
  • Presence shared between Skype and ms teams
  • Faster upgrades to clients
  • Made people work smarter
  • Made collaboration easier
  • Made Communication better

Do you think Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams's feature set?

Yes

Did Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams again?

Yes

Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued), Webex (formerly Webex Teams), Microsoft Teams
[With Skype for Business (formerly Lync)] contacting team members is easy so you can get help at the click of a button. You can escalate that message to a voice call easily. You can then share your screen to users again at the touch of a button. You can drag and drop other users into calls and conferences when you need further input getting the tasks completed quickly and efficiently.

Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams Feature Ratings

7.8
High quality audio
9
High quality video
8
Low bandwidth requirements
6
Mobile support
8
8.0
Desktop sharing
10
Whiteboards
6
7.4
Calendar integration
9
Meeting initiation
9
Integrates with social media
4
Record meetings / events
5
Slideshows
10
Online Events Collaboration ()
Not Rated
10.0
User authentication
10
Participant roles & permissions
10
Confidential attendee list
Not Rated
VoIP system collaboration ()
Not Rated
Web and Video Conferencing ()
Not Rated

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