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Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams

Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Formerly 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Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.

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Pricing

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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Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.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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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 Skype?

Skype (the personal edition) is a free web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software. The free version includes audio and video Skype-to-Skype calls, ability to call mobile phones and landlines, paid international calling, and conference calling capabilities for up to 25 people.

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Features

Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software

Features related to the performance, reliability & compatibility of web conferencing and webinar (online events) software.

8.7
Avg 7.9

Screen Sharing

Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.

8.2
Avg 7.9

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

9.2
Avg 8.2

Online Events Collaboration

Features related to collaboration between attendees during web conferences, webinars, and other online events.

7.8
Avg 8.2

Online Events Security

Features related to the security of meetings and other events held via web conferencing/webinar software.

7.2
Avg 8.1

VoIP system collaboration

Team collaboration via cloud phone system

8.9
Avg 7.8
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Product Details

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Skype for Business was a unified communications tool superseded by Microsoft Teams.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 SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.

Reviewers rate Calendar integration highest, with a score of 9.8.

The most common users of Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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How could I work without Skype/Microsoft Teams?

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 07, 2022
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
4 years of experience
  • Integration with Microsoft Office
  • Interactive commands during a call - like reactions, pools, whiteboard etc
  • Teams and Teams' tabs (group an audience and create different pages for engagement)
  • Gifs for chatting!
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