On December 5, Microsoft announced that it is starting the rollout of the 2nd piece of Skype-Lync federation by switching on video integration in between the two solutions.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Skype users can now video clip call their Skype get in touches with on Lync, and also the other way around!” stated company authorities in a post revealing the new capability.
In Might 2013, Microsoft authorities claimed they would supply Skype-Lync alliance in two actions. In 2013, Skype as well as Lync individuals were able to incorporate calls, visibility, instant messaging and also audio calling across the two solutions. During that time, authorities said video clip connection in between the two would occur until mid-2014.
Previously this year, Microsoft directors pressed back the due date for Skype-Lync video clip integration until year-end 2014. When Microsoft announced last month that the company would be transforming the name of Lync to “Skype for Business,” authorities additionally claimed that they prepared to upgrade Microsoft’s Skype clients with H. 264 codec support so regarding be able to give video clip integration in between Skype as well as Lync 2013.
Update: Baseding on a December 5 Workplace Blogs post, Skype for Windows desktop is getting the Skype-Lync video federation initially. Android as well as iOS Skype releases will obtain the new capability “in the coming months.”
Microsoft also announced a new Skype update for Windows desktop users today. With Skype 7.0, users can now scroll, call, and browse using touch.
