Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the availability of Microsoft Skype for Business/Lync.
Microsoft Skype for Business/Lync is a communication tool available for all staff, faculty, and students of Ithaca College for use on computers and mobile devices. It enables you to collaborate with text, voice, video, screen sharing and more. Skype for Business/Lync integrates with Microsoft Outlook, allowing you to easily create online meetings directly in your calendar.
Skype for Business vs. Lync
Microsoft is currently transitioning from “Lync” to “Skype for Business.” At this moment, the Windows application and the online application are rebranded as “Skype for Business” while the Mac OSX, iOS, and Android apps are still branded as “Lync.” In the near future, Microsoft will release new versions of these Lync apps rebranded as “Skype for Business.” In the meantime, users on Skype for Business can communicate with users on Lync, and vice versa. Aside from the name and a slightly different user interface, the applications are essentially the same.
Skype for Business/Lync Features:
Contact List - With Microsoft Skype for Business/Lync, you can maintain and access a list of contacts.
Presence - Microsoft Skype for Business/Lync can display your “status" for others to see, such as busy or available.
Text Chat - Simple text chat is available through Skype for Business/Lync.
Audio & Video Conference - With video conferencing, you can connect with multiple contacts and engage in a virtual meeting. Note that this feature requires a Web cam, which you or your department is responsible for purchasing.
Screen Sharing and Presenting - Skype for Business/Lync allows you to share your screen content with others.
Outlook Client Integration - Microsoft Skype for Business/Lync integrates with your Outlook client, providing a quick glance at a contact’s presence and an easy way to create and join Skype for Business/Lync meetings.
For more information about installation on various devices, feature comparisons, system requirements, best practices, and training resources, see
Microsoft Skype for Business/Lync site
Getting Started Guide
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