Skype For Business
The latest Skype For Business coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Teams Completes Skype for Business Migration, Now Dominates Enterprise Communication
Microsoft’s journey to unify its communication platforms reached a critical milestone on September 25, 2017, during the Ignite conference in Orlando. Satya Nadella’s company declared Microsoft...
Skype for Business: Microsoft's Enterprise Communications Evolution from Lync
Microsoft's strategic rebranding of Lync to Skype for Business in 2015 represented far more than a simple name change—it marked a pivotal evolution in enterprise communications designed to bridge...
Microsoft’s August 2025 Hotfixes Force Skype for Business Hybrid Users to Switch Dedicated Apps by October 15
Microsoft dropped an August 2025 hotfix bomb for Skype for Business Server that kills the comfort of a shared service principal and replaces it with a tenant-owned Dedicated Hybrid Application....
End of Windows 10 Support in 2025: What Users and IT Professionals Must Know
A seismic shift is approaching for millions of PC users and IT professionals worldwide: on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 and a slew of associated Microsoft...
Microsoft Extends Support for Exchange and Skype for Business Servers: Risks, Opportunities, and Migration Strategies
For IT professionals and business leaders navigating a shifting technology landscape, Microsoft’s recent extension of support for its on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business servers...
Navigating the End of Support for Microsoft Exchange Server and Skype for Business: Risks, Migration Strategies, and Future Readiness
As Microsoft draws the curtain on support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, organizations worldwide find themselves at a critical crossroads. This move—long in the making, yet for...
Microsoft Extends Security Updates for Exchange Server and Skype for Business Until 2026: What IT Teams Need to Know
Microsoft’s recent announcement to extend security update support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, along with Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, until April 2026, marks a crucial...
Skype for Business Server SE launches hybrid model bridging on-premises control with cloud flexibility
The enterprise communication landscape has undergone seismic shifts in recent years, with cloud solutions dominating the conversation. Yet, Microsoft's recent launch of Skype for Business Server...
Microsoft's Subscription Shift: What Exchange & Skype for Business Changes Mean for Enterprises
Microsoft's recent announcement to transition on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server to subscription-only models represents a seismic shift in enterprise software licensing. This...
Microsoft Announces Retirement of Skype for Business in 2025: Essential Information for Enterprises
Microsoft Announces Retirement of Skype for Business in 2025: Essential Information for Enterprises Introduction Microsoft has officially announced the retirement of Skype for Business, effective...