


In the Sign-in Address field, enter your primary KU email address.Ĭompleting the steps above should be enough to sign you in, however, if prompted you will need to complete the following steps to finish signing-in.Select Skype for Business in the search results.Launch Skype for Business by selecting the Start Menu and searching for Skype for Business.Skype for Business is not available for Linux operating systems.Īfter your initial sign-in, Skype for Business will automatically launch upon startup for PC users unless you manually sign out. Skype for Business is available for both Windows and Mac computers. Skype for Business directly integrates with other services provided by KU IT including Outlook, OneNote and SharePoint. And, you can use Skype for Business from nearly any computer or mobile device, on campus or anywhere in the world you have Internet access. Skype for Business makes online communication more collaborative and engaging. With the click of a button you can open a text chat, make a voice or video call, or even start an online meeting.

Skype for Business (Microsoft) is a powerful way to instantly communicate with KU students and colleagues, as well as others around the world. Microsoft has plenty of resources that can help get you started, many of which you can find here.KU Technology YouTube Instructional Videos > If you're a business still using Skype for Business Online, now is the time to start thinking about a migration plan to move your team over to Microsoft Teams. But rest assured, there are resources to guide you step-by-step. With six months until retirement, we encourage you to begin planning today to accommodate the technical, process, and user scenarios that may be unique to your organization. With six months until the service ends, we're focused on helping each of our customers upgrade to Microsoft Teams and enabling more ways to come together and get things done. This week's warning is for customers who are yet to start or have only just started migrating to Teams, as there's now not long left.Įighteen months ago, we announced the Jretirement of Skype for Business Online. Microsoft's all-in on Teams these days, being a hugely successful product for the company. Microsoft Teams replaces Skype for Business, so it's no surprise that Microsoft wants users to move over to the newer platform.
