Entry #6 into the “How it Fits” series is…the Video Interop Server, or VIS! Of all the Server Roles, I have the least experience with this one. We’ve only done one install of it, for a customer with an older
How to Preserve Unified Messaging
3 Ways to Keep Voicemail & Auto Attendant when Upgrading to Skype for Business 2019 Those of us who use voicemail in Skype for Business face a quandary. We did get a new Skype for Business Server, as well as
The Skype for Business Insider Year in Review – 2018 Edition
Just like that, we’ve reached the last post of 2018! I do have a post on the Mediation Server for our “How It Fits into Skype for Business” in the works. But since it’s already mid-December, I thought a ‘year
Device Review: Yealink T58A Skype for Business Phone
Today I’m reviewing the Yealink SIP-T58A desk phone. Like its little brother (which we reviewed last time), this is a softphone designed for Skype for Business users. I put it through the same paces as the T56, within the same
A Tour through the Teams AppSource (App Store)
Did you know you can add third-party add-ons to a Teams channel? Let’s see what happens when you do! Microsoft calls these add-ons “Teams Apps.” They work like Chrome browser add-ons…a way to integrate third-party software into the Teams experience.
The Skype for Business Quagmire Creeping Up on Enterprises
Skype for Business Server has one new version coming. After that, enterprises could get stuck between an economic rock & a financial hard place. Skype for Business Server 2019 is coming. However, given all the pushes toward O365/Teams, it’s not
Scenes from the ChatOps War
Group Messaging/Chat continues to expand, as each challenger battles its competitors. Here’s where we stand. Slack and Teams Stay Neck-and-Neck These two are ‘the’ names when it comes to ChatOps (business-grade chat/messaging platforms). Teams continues to expand its user base.
17 Reasons to Hold Off on Using Teams for Voice Calls (Until Mid-2018)
After reviewing the new calling capabilities added to Teams last month, I have to say…moving to Teams in the next few months is a bad idea. Now, don’t get me wrong. Introduction of new calling features is great! However, we