Microsoft Launches Skype For Business, To Replace Lync

By Kamal Nayan - 15 Apr '15 05:04AM

Microsoft is rolling out Skype for Business, formerly known as Microsoft Lync, across its subscription-based Office 365 cloud this month.

"Skype for Business Online is now rolling out to Office 365 customers worldwide, and we expect the roll out to be complete by the end of May," Skype team announced in a blog post.

"If you currently use Lync Online in Office 365, the new Skype for Business user experience will appear for you in the coming weeks. For customers that need a little more time to prepare for Skype for Business, we have provided the ability for administrators to switch between Skype for Business and the traditional Lync user interface."

The 'Lync' to 'Skype for Business' switch was announced back in November.

Reportedly no features have been dropped during the transition.

According to Microsoft, Skype for Business will be rooted in the Office 365 cloud. The company noted that it had made OneNote integration better, making it easier to take notes in group chats and share files.