Skype for Business

instant messaging client

Skype for Business (formerly Microsoft Lync and Office Communicator) was a software application for instant messaging and videotelephony. It was developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Office suite.[1][2]

Skype for Business
Developer(s)Microsoft
Stable release
16.0.5095.1000 / December 1, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-12-01)
Operating systemWindows, macOS, Android and iOS
TypeAudio, Video, Instant Messaging
Websitewww.skype.com/en/business Edit this on Wikidata

History change

Skype for Business was established in 2007 and launched on October 27, 2007. It was followed by Office Communicator 2007 R2, released on March 19, 2009.[3][4]

Visions change

Skype for Business has many visions such as;

  • Office Communicator 2007
  • Office Communicator 2007 R2
  • Lync 2010
  • Lync 2013
  • Skype for Business 2015
  • Skype for Business 2016
  • Skype for Business 2019

References change

  1. "Skype for Business (Formerly called Lync) | mySFA".
  2. "Skype for Business | Information Technology". Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  3. "Communicator : Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 Releases to Manufacturing". Archived from the original on 2007-10-18.
  4. "Search Product and Services Lifecycle Information - Microsoft Lifecycle".