Skype for Business integrates with iOS using Apple's CallKit framework
Microsoft's Skype for Business has released an updated for their iOS app, integrating Apple CallKit for a more natural iPhone user experience.
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Microsoft Teams uses next generation Skype Consumer network, not Skype for Business
When Microsoft took the stage last week at New York's Milk Studios to introduce Microsoft Teams, repeated references were made inferring that Teams is "built on Skype." The new supposed "Slack-killer" will allow business users to use Microsoft Teams' "chat ... Read more
SMS Relay arrives with Windows 10 Skype Preview 11.9, rolling out today
Skype Preview 11.9 is releasing today with SMS Relay between Windows 10 Mobile devices and PCs as well as integration with Skype for Business.
Macy's uses Office 365 to empower employees to improve customer service
Sue McMahon, group vice president of Retail Communication at Macy’s, shared her thoughts on how using Office 365 has helped improve customer service.
Skype for Business for Mac is now Generally Available, iOS and Android apps gain new features
Following the release of several preview versions earlier this year, the Skype for Business Mac client is now generally available for Office 365 commercial users.
Unreleased Skype Room Systems Windows 10 app discovered
Skype for Business seems to have received a UWP overhaul in the form of a yet to be released app called Skype Room System. Not much information is available about the mysterious Skype app that appeared on the Store.
Microsoft provides some tips on how to collaborate remotely
Microsoft shares a blog from their Small Business Connection blog that highlights five ways to increase effectiveness for project teams thanks to their own services.
Skype for Business announces Salesforce integrations, while Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is concerned about Microsoft-LinkedIn synergies
Skyp for Salesforce is now in beta, but it looks like Microsoft's relationship with Salesforce.com might be souring due to the LinkedIn acquisition.
Skype for Business enhances iOS integration, more real-time transcription and translation, more
Microsoft has announced today at Ignite 2016 new Skype for Business clients for iOS and macOS X, real-time transcription and translation in Skype Meeting Broadcast and several other new innovations.
Longtime Microsoft partner Technosoft opens Skype for Business engineering lab in Redmond
Technosoft, an IT and BPM services provider and longtime Microsoft partner, has opened a new 3,000 square-foot "co-engineering lab" close from Microsoft's campus to help the company make Skype for Business a better platform for businesses.
Cisco Meeting Service now integrates with Skype for Business, helps provide better cross-platform video conferencing support
Cisco has announced today Cisco Meeting Server, a new networking solution that will allow users in Cisco meeting rooms to connect with users on other professional services such as Microsoft's Skype for Business.
Microsoft outlines some best practices for using instant messaging in the enterprise
The ideas are simple, to increase productivity and employee response times, the implementation of an instant messaging platform needs to foster quick, informal and easy to reference workflow.
Automatic transcription and translating coming to Skype Meeting Broadcast sometime in 2016
At the Worldwide Partner Conference 2016, Microsoft announced Skype's next step for businesses with the addition of automatic transcription and translation.
Contacts, presence, IM added to Skype for Business Mac Preview
Microsoft has released yesterday the second preview version of its professional cross-platform communication solution on Mac OS X.
Microsoft announces free Skype Meetings, available without an Office 365 subscription
Microsoft has announced today Skype Meetings, a free online meeting solution for businesses who don't have an Office 365 subscription and then can't use Skype for Business.
Microsoft Surface team issues a slew of Surface Hub demo videos
Microsoft has posted five new videos on the Surface YouTube channel to showcase different use cases for its Surface Hub team collaboration device.
Here's everything that's new in Office 365 in May 2016, including Skype for Business, Outlook, and SharePoint
For the month of May, 2016, the Office team introduced real-time chat integration into Office 365 for the web, Outlook updates across various platforms, SharePoint and OneDrive business enhancements, as well as AutoCAD 2013/2010 file support for Visio Pro.
Skype for Business App SDK Preview is available for download
You can now download a preview of the new Skype for Business App SDK for integrating Skype for Business into your own Android or iOS app.
Microsoft Intune can now help users better manage Skype for Business
Skype for Business is now supporting restrictions to make Skype for Business more secure.
Here's everything that's new to Office 365 in April 2016
Throughout the month, Office 365 users have enjoyed a number of important updates that brought several improvements in functionality as well as additional features.
Microsoft opens Skype for Business for Mac Public Preview
Microsoft has just released the first public preview of Skype for Business for Mac users. IT administrators can request an invite to test the Mac client today.