IT Infrastructure Systems, Services and Virtualization Specialist at IRISA
Real User
Top 5
2023-06-19T14:23:00Z
Jun 19, 2023
The most valuable features of Skype for Business include its persistent chat, Edge Server, Reverse Proxy, front-end server, back-end server, and business calling capabilities, among others.
Production Manager for Nearshore SWaT at GFI Portugal
Real User
2023-02-22T16:58:48Z
Feb 22, 2023
The most valuable features are the history tracking which allows us to see who participated and who didn't in the meetings as well as the integration with Outlook.
I think Skype for Business is scalable. However, I believe Microsoft is discontinuing the Skype platform altogether, so I don't think it's super-relevant.
One of the best features of Skype for Business is that you can set it up on mobile phones, and you can set it up on laptops. You can connect to the tool from anywhere.
People are now able to virtually collaborate with their staff and have a conference call. We don't need a phone line to make that conference call and we are saving on that. People are able to share their presentations. Also, they can chat using the Skype
It has benefited my organization because I can use it on the phone, I can use it on a laptop, wherever I want. The communication channel is very easy now and I can call and chat. It's experienced. Together, my team manages everything. It's very easy.
Owner and Senior Technical Architect at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Real User
2020-03-22T06:49:00Z
Mar 22, 2020
The simplicity and ease of use are the most valuable features. It's so much easier and quicker than writing an email to someone and waiting for them to read it.
Principle consultant at Active Data Consulting Services Pty Ltd
Real User
2018-11-25T07:59:00Z
Nov 25, 2018
The Microsoft tech support are very good. They get back to you. I log a support call, and I usually have someone on the phone within a half an hour, so it is pretty good.
Skype for Business offers features including presence, IM, voice and video calls, online meetings, conferencing, and telephony solutions that support enterprise-level collaboration requirements. Skype for Business Record meetings, share your screen, and annotate PowerPoint for real-time collaboration with up to 250 people and use whiteboard, polls, Q&A, and built-in IM during your business meetings to make them more productive. Skype for Business provides new client experience, Skype for...
The solution’s video quality is fine.
The product's initial setup phase is very easy.
Desktop sharing is a valuable feature.
The most valuable features of the solution are that it is quick and easy to use. It is a good tool for group calls.
The most valuable features of Skype for Business include its persistent chat, Edge Server, Reverse Proxy, front-end server, back-end server, and business calling capabilities, among others.
The product helps me make international calls.
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
A good option for virtual meetings.
The most valuable features are the history tracking which allows us to see who participated and who didn't in the meetings as well as the integration with Outlook.
The integration with Microsoft Outlook for creating and scheduling meetings is nice.
The security seems good.
I think Skype for Business is scalable. However, I believe Microsoft is discontinuing the Skype platform altogether, so I don't think it's super-relevant.
The most valuable feature of Skype for Business is overall it is an okay solution.
One of the best features of Skype for Business is that you can set it up on mobile phones, and you can set it up on laptops. You can connect to the tool from anywhere.
Scalable communication tool that's easy to install. Even old people are using it, because of its ease of use.
It's a good and stable product that fits my needs.
It's a good product, we like using it.
People are now able to virtually collaborate with their staff and have a conference call. We don't need a phone line to make that conference call and we are saving on that. People are able to share their presentations. Also, they can chat using the Skype
The most valuable feature is how useful it has been for virtual meetings during the pandemic.
The deployment is very fast.
Making calls and having meetings is easy.
There are free versions of the solution available.
It has benefited my organization because I can use it on the phone, I can use it on a laptop, wherever I want. The communication channel is very easy now and I can call and chat. It's experienced. Together, my team manages everything. It's very easy.
I like the fact that it opens up your video conferencing, and, in many cases, the audio at the same time.
The calling features are most valuable, especially now as we are working remotely.
I use the chat feature to communicate with my staff, which is very helpful.
The most valuable feature is stability.
The quality of the meetings is very good.
The simplicity and ease of use are the most valuable features. It's so much easier and quicker than writing an email to someone and waiting for them to read it.
Video conferencing to hold virtual meetings helps to prevent employee displacement, where everyone can now enjoy the comfort of their own offices.
Using this solution has helped us to cut long distance calls, as well as video services from third parties.
You can do meetings of up to two hundred people in a single conversation.
We chose Skype for Business after other colleagues suggested that we give it a try. It has served us well.
The Microsoft tech support are very good. They get back to you. I log a support call, and I usually have someone on the phone within a half an hour, so it is pretty good.
It saves trouble, and it saves us time.