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Device Review: Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Headset

Over the past 2 weeks I tested a new headset: the Plantronics Voyager Focus UC (B825-M). It’s an on-ear headset built for use with Unified Communications platforms. Voyager Focus UC – Plantronics.com Overall, it’s a comfortable, easy-to-use headset. Plenty of

chris.williams March 16, 2016 Third-Party Lync Products, Third-Party Skype for Business Products, Unified Communications, Voice over IP 3 Comments Read more

Hardware Review: Polycom RealPresence Trio 8800 (Part 1)

We have a new device to review! It’s the RealPresence Trio 8800 from Polycom. I will do this in two parts. Today’s post will talk about the RealPresence Trio’s capabilities. Next post will cover our experience testing it in the

chris.williams February 10, 2016July 31, 2019 Conferencing, Skype for Business, Third-Party Lync Products 9 Comments Read more

The SBC and Its Role in Skype for Business

Today let’s talk about the SBC. I’ve mentioned SBCs here in the past, on the Lync Add-On Hardware post last year. A new prospect reminded me of the SBC, as their situation will require one for interoperability reasons. They have

chris.williams August 19, 2015 Skype for Business, Third-Party Lync Products, Unified Communications No Comments Read more

Call Monitor Pro and Lync Monitoring Reports Decoder: Dual Tool Reviews

Two new Lync tools! But my birthday’s not until August. Both of these new tools popped up on my radar today. You know I love doing reviews…couldn’t pass up the opportunity! So for this week’s Lync Insider post, I have

chris.williams March 11, 2015March 12, 2015 Third-Party Lync Products No Comments Read more

Device Review: Jabra Motion Office Headset

Today we have another Jabra headset to review. Not an over-the-ears devices like the Evolve 80 though – no, this is one of their Bluetooth headsets. The Jabra Motion Office unit. Device Page: JABRA MOTION OFFICE – Jabra.com I admit

chris.williams February 12, 2015August 26, 2020 Skype for Business, Third-Party Lync Products, Third-Party Skype for Business Products, Voice over IP 3 Comments Read more

How to Record Calls in Lync and Skype – And Where Recording Should Go in 2015

In my recent news alerts, I saw mention of a new third-party Lync Server 2013 product. (You’ll see it below; it’s the one from Actiance.) Reading the news article I thought, “They must be incredibly disappointed. All that work to

chris.williams December 3, 2014 Skype for Business, Third-Party Lync Products 3 Comments Read more

Lync on Linux: How to Access Lync Services from Linux Computers

In my post on MindLink Anywhere last week, I mentioned that one big value-add from the software was its ability to work on Linux. Options for accessing Lync services on Linux are limited. Though in the past couple years they’ve

chris.williams October 15, 2014 Lync 2013 Client, Lync Mobile, Reference, Third-Party Lync Products, Unified Communications, Voice over IP 7 Comments Read more

Lync Add-Ons: MindLink Anywhere Extends Persistent Chat’s Reach

Another third-party Lync app to test! I signed up for a trial of MindLink Anywhere. MindLink describes the product like this: “MindLink Anywhere brings the power of Microsoft Lync Persistent Chat, Presence and Instant Messaging through your web browser to

chris.williams October 8, 2014August 6, 2015 Persistent Chat, Third-Party Lync Products 1 Comment Read more

MSPL: What It Is, and How to Use It with Lync Server

I mentioned last week that I’d explore MSPL more. While researching the Automatic Logout post, I came across a few MSPL-related websites with lots of good information. This week I’ve found a few more–so it’s time to blog! MSPL –

chris.williams September 24, 2014September 24, 2014 Lync Server 2013, Third-Party Lync Products, Voice over IP No Comments Read more

Lync Add-Ons: Lync Custom Status Tool

Today on the Lync Insider, I’m reviewing a third-party add-on for Lync 2013. This is a client-focused add-on called the “Lync Custom Status” tool, or LCS for short. It was made by Mike Hudson at MikeSel.info. The tool allows a

chris.williams September 11, 2014August 19, 2015 Third-Party Lync Products No Comments Read more
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The Skype4B Insider is a blog about the technology we use to communicate in business today. Here we talk about Microsoft's Skype for Business Server 2015, Lync Server 2013, Unified Communications, Voice over IP and related technologies like Exchange Server. Written by Chris W., MCSE in Communication and PlanetMagpie IT Consulting's Digital Marketing & Communications Manager.

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