Coexistence modes enable customers to operate Skype for Business Server/Teams side-by-side experiences until they are ready to move users to Teams Only.Customers will not be able to move online users out of Teams Only mode after retirement.This includes support for third-party audio conferencing providers (ACP), Skype for Business Online Cloud Connector Edition (CCE), hybrid voice configurations, and Skype Meeting Broadcast. Services that integrate with Skype for Business Online will not be supported beyond the Jretirement.Here are some other details you should know about the Skype for Business Online service retirement: Skype for Business Online will be fully functional through Jto allow customers time to transition users to Teams or to an instance of Skype for Business Server. What to expect as Skype for Business Online retires? Regardless of the technical and change management dynamics with your upgrade, you can accomplish so much over the next three months.
#SKYPE FOR BUSINESS ON PREMISE END OF LIFE UPGRADE#
Thank you! If you still have Skype for Business Online users, keep working your upgrade plan. Microsoft will now be hoping for a smooth migration process for users as it looks to continue boosting the reach of Teams for businesses everywhere.As we approach the retirement of Skype for Business Online, we want to take a moment to appreciate the efforts organizations are making to complete their transitions to Teams prior to July 31, 2021, as well as those who have already upgraded to Teams. 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.
Microsoft recently revealed that Teams can now boast over 250 million active monthly users 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. "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.
0 kommentar(er)
