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Skype for Business

Skype for Business (formerly Microsoft Lync and Office Communicator) is a discontinued enterprise software application for instant messaging and videotelephony developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) suite. It was designed for use with the on-premises Skype for Business Server software, and a software as a service version…

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Developer
Microsoft
Operating system
Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Stable release
16.0.15601.20578 / March 3, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-03-03)
Successor
Microsoft Teams
Type
Audio, Video, Instant Messaging

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Skype for Business

Nodes40
Edges39
Triples86
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.05
Components1

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Skype for Business

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related to Extensions · 17
Skype for Business → AIM, Although, AOL, API, As, Business, Business Server, Exchange Outlook Web App, IM, Microsoft, MSDN, MSN, SIP/SIMPLE, Skype, Text, XMPP, Yahoo
related to history · 16
Skype for Business → Business, IM, In May, In November, It, January, July, Lync, March, Microsoft, October, Office Communicator, On November, R2, Skype, This
related to Versions · 11
Skype for Business → Business, Businesses, Communicator, ConferencingWindows Messenger, Exchange, Live Communications Server, Microsoft, Microsoft Office Communicator, Office Communicator, R2Lync, Windows Messenger
related to External links · 10
Skype for Business → Be Retired, Business, Business Apps Across All, Business Basic, Business Online, Office SupportSkype, Official, Official Microsoft Download CenterInstall, Skype, Your DevicesDownload Microsoft Skype
related to Clients · 9
Skype for Business → As, Business, Business Basic, Enterprise, May, Microsoft, Pro, Skype, Windows
related to Features · 6
Skype for Business → Audio, Business, IM, Instant, Skype, The Basic
Developer · 1
Skype for Business → Microsoft
Operating system · 1
Skype for Business → Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Stable release · 1
Skype for Business → 16.0.15601.20578 / March 3, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-03-03)
Successor · 1
Skype for Business → Microsoft Teams

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skype business microsoft lync server software platform office available 365 clients messaging support online windows collaboration see instant video teams

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Skype for BusinessDeveloperMicrosoft1.00infobox
Skype for BusinessOperating systemWindows, macOS, Android and iOS1.00infobox
Skype for BusinessStable release16.0.15601.20578 / March 3, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-03-03)1.00infobox
Skype for BusinessSuccessorMicrosoft Teams1.00infobox
Skype for BusinessTypeAudio, Video, Instant Messaging1.00infobox
Skype for BusinessWebsitewww.skype.com/en/business1.00infobox
Exchangeinstance ofand integrates with Microsoft 365 components0.80text
SharePoint.The software was previously named Lync before rebranding to Skype for Business in 2015instance ofand integrates with Microsoft 365 components0.80text
co-branding it with the Microsoft-owned consumer messaging platform Skypeinstance ofand integrates with Microsoft 365 components0.80text
Microsoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Office can show if other people are working on the same documentAll communication between the clients takes place through a Skype for Business Serverinstance ofAvailability of contacts based on Microsoft Outlook contacts stored in a Microsoft Exchange ServerUsers can retrieve contact lists from a local directory service0.80text
AOLinstance ofSkype for Business supports federated presence and IM to other popular instant message services0.80text
Yahooinstance ofSkype for Business supports federated presence and IM to other popular instant message services0.80text

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