Many of us use Skype and Skype for Business in the office every day, but make sure you stay connected on the holidays! Do you know how to add contacts on Skype for Business?
Skype for Business contacts represent the people you know, do business with, and communicate with. If you’re just getting started with S4B or you need to expand your circles, you can add people to your contacts list, whether they’re in your organization or outside of it (with some limits, based on your administrator’s settings).
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Technical diagrams for Skype for Business Server 2015
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Summary: Review these posters as needed while planning, implementing, or managing Skype for Business Server 2015.
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Skype for Business: Simplifying Communications in the Cloud
This video illustrates how Office 365 and Skype for Business simplify all of your meeting essentials to just one relationship, one work stream, in the cloud and at a reduced cost.
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EXCLUSIVE: Fujitsu delivers Microsoft’s Skype for Business to NZ Govt
“Citizens and businesses will now be able to use Skype to message, talk to, and video call Government agencies."
As written by James Henderson (New Zealand Reseller News) on computerworld.co.nz
Fujitsu has served up Microsoft’s Skype for Business unified communications platform to the New Zealand Government, utilizing its place on the Government Telecommunications-as-a-Service panel.
As reported by Computerworld New Zealand, Fujitsu was appointed as one of 12 Government telecommunications providers in November, tasked with provide leading unified communications solutions and services.
As such, the tech company partnered with Microsoft in New Zealand to create a GoCommunicate, a Government unified communications service based on Microsoft’s Skype for Business solution.
Designed to remove costly traditional telephone systems, Fujitsu’s GoCommunicate provides agencies with an integrated service that brings together IT and communications for a monthly fee per user.
“Outside of a beneficial commercial model, GoCommunicate helps connect Government, citizens, and business using a common and familiar tool,” says Stuart Stitt, Managing Director, Fujitsu New Zealand.
“Citizens and businesses will now be able to use Skype to message, talk to, and video call Government agencies.”
Stitt believes the convergence of IT and telecommunications hasn’t always been reflected in the industry commercial models, with traditional telecommunications companies dominating voice calling services, despite the rise of new-world services such as Skype at home.
“GoCommunicate brings the familiarity of Skype into the business world, and enables seamless communications between citizens and agencies using Skype for Business,” he adds.
Under the IT Managed Services (ITMS) panel, many government agencies already use Fujitsu’s Service Aggregation capability for managing ICT vendor environments.
With the launch of TaaS, Mike Bullock - General Manager of Sales, Fujitsu New Zealand, says agencies are now able to use Fujitsu’s mature Service Aggregation capability to manage and coordinate telecommunication providers, enabling agencies to select the best providers in each area.
“This helps to break the stronghold of the major telecommunications providers and promotes greater competition and innovation for the New Zealand market,” Bullock explains.
For Bullock, the recently updated ITMS service, DaaS, and now TaaS enables agencies to receive a full end-to-end ICT service from Fujitsu without the overheads of a lengthy and expensive procurement process.
“This reduces the cost for both the industry and agencies, enabling agencies to focus their efforts on using technology to engage with citizens and businesses, making the public sector more efficient and faster moving,” he adds.
Locally, Fujitsu is a major provider of outsourced ICT services to the New Zealand Government, and globally, a key alliance partner of Microsoft.
Video conferencing via the cloud doesn’t require any major hardware or software purchases. Everything is provided online, so installation is easy.
Some services automatically detect your devices, including headset, mic, speakers, and camera, for quick and easy calls with little to no setup required.
Myth 2: The costs are prohibitive
Actually, many of today’s top video conferencing services are low-cost, especially when implemented company-wide. Meetings can happen without plane travel, hotels, cabs, and meals. And that translates to big savings.
Cloud services often offer affordable monthly pricing plans that can be scaled according to the number of users without sacrificing security.
Myth 3: Connecting everyone is hard.
In fact, connecting is easier than you think. You can hold an HD video2 conference from your favorite device3 and accommodate up to 250 people on a single call. Everyone is connected, no matter where they are.
87% of remote users feel more connected when video conferencing is used.
Communication is stronger when you connect. There’s no substitute for seeing the other people in the meeting.
What a year! In 2015 Lync became #Skype4B. Take a look back on the journey as we prepare for another exciting year ahead!
WEBCAST: Consume it! Revive and Boost Productivity by Deploying Assets you Already Own.
Enjoy this ON DEMAND WEBCAST on Skype for Business and SharePoint - hosted by Managed Solution and Microsoft featuring best practices, resources and great business stories that all transpired from companies simply deploying and driving adoption on the cutting edge productivity tools they already own. Look at how deploying Skype for Business and SharePoint specifically can meld with the tools staffers have already adopted to boost productivity, output and morale!
Presenter: Sean Ferrel, President and CEO, Managed Solution Guest Speaker: Jason Collier, Beta Engineer, Skype for Business
Jason Collier is a member of the Beta Technical Services team for Skype for Business at Microsoft. With his extensive background and experience, Jason is frequently requested to speak conferences on a range of topics including Skype Meeting Broadcast, Lync Phone Edition, Enhanced 911 and more. In his current role, Jason provides support to customers utilizing Skype for Business on-premises and Skype for Business Online offerings prior to release. His main area of focus is Skype Meeting Broadcast, PSTN conferencing, iOS and the new Mac client.
Presented by: Microsoft & Managed Solution
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