However, sharing your computer screen is only enabled if you intentionally activate it during the call. You can also share your computer’s screen(s) with users as part of a call. Skype also integrates telephone, voicemail, email, instant messaging (with optional video), online meetings, and conference calls. When a voicemail is left for you, Skype places a message in your email with the voice message as an audio attachment, enabling you to listen to your voicemails from any smartphone connected to Vanderbilt’s email server. A voicemail message left for you can be retrieved through the Polycom handset, the Skype software on your computer, and/or through your Vanderbilt email account. Skype for Business also provides individual, personalized voicemail. This feature eliminates the need to give out your personal number for anything Vanderbilt-related. Skype for Business can even simultaneously ring other phone numbers, allowing you to not be in the office to make or receive calls from your office phone number. You may also use one of the available headsets or Polycom handsets which connect to your computer. You can use Skype for Business with your computer’s default microphone and speakers. The advantage to Skype for Business is the ability to connect to your phone and voicemail from almost anywhere.Īll features of Skype for Business can be controlled through your computer’s software, including dialing and answering calls. Skype for Business provides telephone service over computer/data networks using IP (Internet Protocol) telephony, also known as Voice Over IP (VOIP). Skype for Business is available to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, and students.

Skype for Business is an enterprise instant messaging, voice communication, web-conferencing, and collaboration suite. Please visit the Voice Services Migration website for further information on this transition. Skype for Business VUIT is in the process of migrating from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams. Interim Chief Information Officer Germano.

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