The End of Skype for Business – What to do
If you use Microsoft’s Skype for Business, that service will be ending on July 31, 2021. Microsoft wants all customers to start using Microsoft Teams instead. Many of the more popular services of Skype are now available on Teams.
Microsoft says, “We’ve brought the key set of Skype for Business Online capabilities into Teams along with new voice, video, and meetings innovation. We encourage all Office 365 customers to start using Teams today, whether independently or side-by-side with Skype for Business.”
Starting September 1, 2019, if you’re an Office 365 customer, you’ll be directed to Microsoft Teams automatically.
If your business uses Skype, Microsoft’s FAQ page has very helpful information to help you transition, including these videos:
- Introduction to Upgrade (33 minutes)
- Plan your upgrade (30 minutes)
- Coexistence and Interoperability (53 minutes)
- Administrator experience (24 minutes)
For more information visit FAQ – Transitioning from Skype to Microsoft Teams.
