In 2017, Microsoft left the world of enterprise communications in a state of uncertainty and unease when they announced that they would be starting the transition from Skype for Business, to Microsoft Teams. Fortunately, for those who were concerned, the company quickly made strides to enhance the Teams experience for users making the change, adding a range of updates including "Calls" functionality, call back features, screen control, and much more.
This Spring, Microsoft revealed their latest update, highlighting that the Microsoft Teams service will be completely compatible with the Skype for Business client. The hope is that by making interoperability a priority, Microsoft can help users to make a more seamless upgrade to the Teams platform.
Making the Move to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is keeping Skype for Business on their roster for now to ensure that the change in UC clients isn't too much of a culture shock for their users. According to the April Update release issued by the company, the brand expects users in certain companies to be using both Skype and Teams at the same time. Rather than asking the community to switch awkwardly between applications, the interoperability feature will ensure a more natural experience for companies.
