Skype for Business
Note: Microsoft Teams is the new departmental standard for instant messaging, real-time collaboration, and audio/video calls. Teams will replace Skype in the coming weeks.
- This option is only for users that currently have the Audio/Video option enabled.
- 25 Connections/locations are available, however, 15 is the maximum recommended number of participants for a good audio/video quality.
- Can only be used on the ESDC network.
Skype for Business Features
Video
Audio
Screen Sharing
Chat
Accessible
Permits Protected A
How to Connect
- Government laptop, tablet or personal laptop by Remote Access (FortiClient Virtual Private Network (VPN), AppGate, Entrust)
- Government issued mobile device
How to Schedule and Attend a meeting
How to schedule a meeting
Follow the guidance outlined in Skype for Business - Meetings
How to join a meeting
This guidance will provide directions on the following items:
- How to join a Skype Meeting from Skype for Business Web App outside ESDC
- Joining a Skype for Business call from your Computer
- Connecting directly to another system using the SI (System Identification) number of a conference device
For more information, visit Skype for Business.
For more information on how to protect and safeguard your information, visit the Information Classification Tool on iService.
The Inclusive Meeting Planning Guide and the Inclusive and Accessible Event Planning Guide has helpful information on how to make your meeting/event accessible.
If you have questions regarding accessibility or for more information, please submit a request to the IT Accessibly Office (ITAO).