However the launch and immense growth of Microsoft Teams has meant that the writing has been on the wall for Skype for Business for some time, and now it's time to say goodbye. Existing customers with Skype for Business users configured to use a third-party ACP service will continue to be able to add new users for the duration of the end of life period. Microsoft recently revealed that Teams can now boast over 250 million active monthly users (opens in new tab) as the working from home boom continues to see workers around the world embrace online video calls.įor many of us, Skype was our first venture into the world of online video and voice calling, allowing us to catch up and stay in touch with friends all around the world.īut the enterprise-focused version of the platform was also a vital tool for many companies, allowing a straightforward and often more affordable way to carry out meetings and do business with contacts, leads, partners and more across the globe.
"And while the retirement of Skype for Business Online has us a little nostalgic, we can’t be more excited about how Teams helps our customers accomplish more across work, school, and life."
"Organizations that have completed their transitions can attest to the transformational benefits Teams brings," Microsoft wrote. However the company notes that support for third-party audio conferencing providers (ACP), Skype for Business Online Cloud Connector Edition (CCE), hybrid voice configurations, and Skype Meeting Broadcast will not be continued beyond July 31 2021.
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"Regardless of whether an organization manages all aspects of the upgrade or use the assisted process, our guidance includes steps to ensure meetings and contacts are successfully migrated from Skype for Business Online to Teams." Microsoft adds that users will be able to migrate their Skype for Business Online Meetings and Contacts over to Teams, so there's no need to worry about anything being lost. Any organizations that are scheduled for assisted upgrades after Jwill still be able to use Skype for Business Online until their upgrade is complete.
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