

However, only the native Windows OS client and no other platform supports this feature at this time. The server can be set to relay messages to other instant messaging networks, avoiding installation of extra software at the client side. This makes communications more secure, as messages do not need to leave the corporate intranet, unlike with the Internet-based Windows Live Messenger. Since September 2019, Skype for Business Online is no longer offered to new Office 365 subscribers, and are being directed to Microsoft Teams instead.Īs of 2020, Skype for Business lost its position 10 to Zoom as the main mode of communication for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Microsoft released a final on-premises version of Skype for Business Server as part of Office 2019 in late 2018, and announced in July 2019 that the hosted Skype for Business Online will cease functioning on July 31, 2021. On October 27, 2016, the Skype for Business for Mac client was released. On November 11, 2014, Microsoft announced that Lync would be renamed Skype for Business in 2015, also adding support for video calls with Skype users. This initially included support for text and voice communications. Support for Skype for Business Online will end in July 2021, and Skype for Business Server 2019 will receive extended support through October 14, 2025. The current workaround is to install the Mac version of Skype for Business.It supports text, audio, and video chat, and integrates with Microsoft Office components such as Exchange and SharePoint. IS&T teams have not yet identified the cause of the incident, but are investigating. "Sign in to Microsoft Lync failed because the service is not available or you may not be connected to the Internet."

Some clients receive the following error message when trying to log into Lync 2011 on a Mac: Services Impacted: Other - see description Previous Update Incident Discovery Time: 09:40am on If you continue to have issues, please contact the IT Help Center. Some clients received the following error message when trying to log into Lync 2011 on a Mac: "Sign in to Microsoft Lync failed because the service is not available or you may not be connected to the Internet." Services Impacted: Other - see description Description of Impact
