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Microsoft unveils Skype for Business as its Lync replacement

Discussion in 'Microsoft News' started by Tom Warren, Nov 11, 2014.

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    In a move that further blurs the boundaries of work and home, Microsoft is rebranding its Lync communications tool to Skype for Business. It’s the latest move from the software giant designed to position its software and services as tools that can help consumers get stuff done across work and home life. Microsoft’s Lync tool is widely used in many enterprises, and its basic feature set won’t change because of the rebranding. The next version of Lync, available in the first half of 2015, will debut as Skype for Business.

    Microsoft is tweaking the interface to make it more like Skype, with new icons and the ability to keep an active call visible in a small window when you’re using another application. Skype for Business will also support...

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