What do I need to know about Skype for Business/Lync and purchasing new computer equipment? Whether you are purchasing new individual equipment or you are responsible for making group or major purchases, you are encouraged to check with your departmental technology support staff for guidance on what to buy. Video conferencing requires a camera on your computer. You can use a normal telephone to dial into a meeting if you do not have a microphone on your computer. You will need at least a microphone for audio connections on your computer. Do I need a webcam and/or microphone to use Skype for Business? Skype for Business can be used without a microphone for IM, presence information, file sharing, desktop sharing, and many other features. With that being said, Skype for Business audio and video can work well over wireless networks given sufficient signal strength and available capacity. Will Skype for Business calls work over WSU and other wireless networks? We always recommend a wired connection instead of wireless, as it will provide a much more consistent and reliable experience with real-time audio and video applications. You can either use your phone to call into the meeting, or use the Skype for Business App available in your App Store and connect just like you would at your desk. Does Skype for Business work on my cell phone? Yes. Is there a web based client? Yes, a Skype plugin is available – simply follow the Join Skype Meeting from in the meeting invitation to initialize.
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Mac OS (latest version currently in Preview (for Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later) can also use Mac 2011 Lync clients).
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What Skype Clients are supported? Skype for Business Client software is free and is available for the following devices and operating system: Changing your primary email address (Skype for Business login) can cause issues with Skype for Business’ “presence” function and with reoccurring Skype for Business online meetings you have already scheduled.Ĭlients and Hardware: Where can users obtain Skype for Business for their Office Computers if it is not installed on their system? Contact your local IT Support. Does changing my email address affect Skype for Business? Skype for Business uses your primary WSU email address for log in and in place of a phone number for Skype-to-Skype voice calls. If you have an AMS Polycom meeting room or classroom, or are using AMS videoconferencing for instruction, then the AMS service is a great solution for video conferencing. Using the Skype for Business phone bridge in a large conference room is another option. Large conference rooms should have dedicated video and audio conferencing equipment that is compatible with Skype for Business setup before using Skype for Business in that scenario. Which is better to use for my meeting, Skype for Business or videoconferencing (AMS)? Skype for Business is a great solution to allow people to meet from separate locations, or to allow remote people to join in a meeting in a room that has a client setup with a web cam, external video display, and microphone. There is limited interaction between Skype for Business and the AMS Polycom service, which may be improved upon in the future. Skype for Business and the AMS Polycom service are different services. Is Skype for Business the same as AMS videoconferencing? No. It is possible that this will be implemented in the future. Will Skype for Business be available to students? No, not as part of the initial rollout. Does Skype for Business work on all of the WSU campuses? Yes. This also makes it a great option for ad hoc and last minute meetings. You do need to have an mailbox to be able to use all of the Skype for Business service functionality. Do I have to request to use Skype for Business? Because meetings are scheduled from your Outlook calendar there is no request form. WSU’s Skype for Business service does not replace you WSU telephone service, so calls can only be made to other Skype for Business users at this time. What do you mean by "Skype-to-Skype" communication? Skype-to-Skype communication is a term we use to denote a direct connection between two Skype for Business clients for the purposes of voice, video, chat and/or desktop sharing. Meetings can include audio, video and/or sharing of PPT or other documents (content). How does Skype for Business work? Skype for Business is set-up to work either for ad hoc connections to other users or by using the Outlook calendar for scheduled meetings.
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You can use Skype for Business from nearly any Windows PC or mobile device (Lync on Macs or mobile devices), on campus or anywhere in the world you have Internet access. General: What is Skype for Business? Skype for Business is an easy-to-use interface that allows users to communicate through text chat, voice calls, video calls and online meetings. IT Strategic Advisory Committee (ITSAC).
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