Skype for Business Server 2019

Skype for Business bundles chat, video conferencing, phone calls, and collaborative document creation into one unified application

Experience work in a new dimension

It's time: Microsoft is turning Lync into Skype for Business, bringing the world's most popular communications application to businesses. Skype Messenger is already one of the most important communication applications for private users all over the world, bridging time and national borders. One-third of all international phone calls alone are made via Skype, which also allows users to send text messages and video calls. With Skype for Business, Microsoft is now extending the existing functions in the same way as Lync to include important security and compliance features, as well as secure integration in companies.

New features in Skype for Business Server 2019 include:

•     Cloud voicemail
•     Call data connector
•     Parallel migration

What features are included in Skype for Business Server 2019?

Microsoft Exchange UM remains available in Skype for Business Server 2019 when you integrate Skype for Business 2019 with Exchange 2013 or Exchange 2016. Due to changes in support in Exchange 2019, Exchange UM integration will be disabled in favor of cloud voicemail and cloud auto attendant features. This allows you to use voicemail and Auto Attendant from the cloud and save the cost of installing and maintaining a dedicated UM infrastructure.

With cloud voicemail from Microsoft, all your Skype for Business 2019 users - whether managed on-premises or online - have access to the same voicemail service in the Microsoft cloud. This means they can easily manage their voicemail from the Skype

for Business Online, Teams, or Outlook client and manage it using the web-based portal. This offers your users many benefits: they can access their voicemail anytime, anywhere, and always have full control over their voicemail options.

Skype for Business Server 2019 is probably the last version of Skype before it is replaced by Microsoft Teams. Probably the most important new feature in it is the hybrid mode with Office 365 and Teams.

The Microsoft Call Data Connector greatly simplifies call monitoring in a hybrid environment by eliminating the need to use different sets of on-premises and online tools to monitor call quality for all users. Regardless of whether your users are managed locally or online, you can view call quality online for your entire organization. Microsoft Call Data Connector makes call monitoring a breeze.
Microsoft is the leading call data connector solution. With the Call Data Connector, you can perform the following tasks using a single set of tools: Monitor your user experience in Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business Online, and Skype for Business Server. View and troubleshoot issues across the network Assign helpdesk and administrator roles to call analytics so you can empower helpdesk staff to view and troubleshoot their areas of responsibility.

Skype for Business Server 2019 Overview

Skype for Business functionality is based on the access license (CAL). You get full functionality with the Enterprise and Plus CAL.

Skype for Business Server 2019
The Skype for Buiness Server license includes only the server license. All access must be licensed additionally depending on functionality.

Skype for Business Server 2019 Standard CAL
The Standard CAL includes instant messaging and presence features, as well as participation in audio or video conferencing between multiple PCs.

Skype for Business Server 2019 Enterprise CAL
Enterprise CAL is required for creating and moderating audio, video, or web conferences together with internal or external users. Requires a standard CAL.

Skype for Business Server 2019 Plus CAL
The Plus CAL provides the high-end voice (VoIP) and related features. Requires a standard CAL.

Skype for Business 2019 Client
The Skype for Business Client is available individually or as part of Office packages and Office 365 plans.