Microsoft Announces Skype for Business Mac Public Preview [Video]

Microsoft has announced the launch of Skype for Business Mac Public Preview.

We are excited to announce the start of the Skype for Business Mac Public Preview. Commercial customers can request an invite to test the Mac client at www.SkypePreview.com. We’ll start by issuing invites to IT administrators to download the client and gradually expand the preview to everyone in the coming weeks.




The preview is being released in three stages ahead of public availability, which should happen in Q3 2016. Today’s initial release lets you see and join your meetings.



Here's a look at the three stages:
● Preview phase one—Once you sign in, you’ll see your meetings for today and tomorrow, based on your Outlook calendar, displayed in the Skype for Business client. Join any meeting with just one click and enjoy full screen video, content viewing, in-meeting chat and the ability to invite others to the meeting.

● Preview phase two—We’ll be adding instant messaging, presence and contacts in the next preview release coming in early summer. You can continue to use Lync for Mac 2011 side-by-side with Skype for Mac Preview, giving you continued access to messaging and voice features.


● Preview phase three—We will add telephony and related features later in the summer.

Watch the video or hit the link below for more details...

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