About Skype for Business at IU
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Overview
Use Microsoft Skype for Business to access Indiana University's UniCom service.
The capabilities of Skype for Business are integrated with Microsoft Office applications, and include:
- Chat using instant messaging
- Make audio or video calls (including audio or video conference calls)
- Share files
- Share your desktop
- See others' availability and manage the information others see about you
- The features you can use depend on which mode you're using, UniCom Basic or UniCom Enterprise Voice; see IU UniCom feature comparison. Students are eligible for UniCom Basic only.
- Skype for Business is distinct from the Skype application for home use.
Available versions
Windows
Skype for Business is included in Microsoft 365.
Mac
On macOS, options include:
- Skype for Business is included in Microsoft 365.
- You can download Skype for Business on Mac from IUware. For information about features of Skype for Business on Mac, see Explore Skype for Business.
Get started
Before attempting to use Skype for Business with Indiana University's UniCom service, see Get started with UniCom/Skype for Business.
To learn how to perform common tasks in Skype for Business, see Skype for Business help & learning.
Phones
IU faculty and staff can obtain compatible devices (USB devices or IP phones) by going through their department telecommunications coordinators and/or their IT Pros. For more about available devices, see About office telephone equipment at IU.
If you do not know who your telecommunications coordinator is, at IU Bloomington, call 812-856-2287, option 3; at IUPUI, call 317-274-3004, option 3. You can also email Communications Planning and Implementation.
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Last modified on 2022-11-14 12:57:22.