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Exchange 2016/2019 and Skype 2015/2019 get 6 months ESU updates
[German]A short addendum that may be of interest to administrators of Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Microsoft Skye for Business 2015 and 2019. These software versions were actually due to be removed from support on October 14, 2025. Anyone who … Continue reading
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Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition (SE) available
[German]Microsoft has also announced the availability of its Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition (SE) as of July 1, 2025. This is intended to provide and maintain an on-premises solution for Skype for customers who do not wish to rely … Continue reading
Skype service expires on May 5, 2025, what you should know
[German]Quick reminder for users of Microsoft's Skype service. Microsoft is discontinuing its Skype service today, May 5, 2025. Users with remaining credit will be able to make calls using the dial pad. Skype users should delete the app or application … Continue reading
Microsoft kills Skype in May 2025; Teams to be the successor
[German]Brief information for users of Microsoft's Skype service. There is a report from XDA-Developers that Microsoft will shut down the Skype service in May 2025. Users should then use Teams as a successor.
Microsoft kicks Skype Credits and offers monthly subscriptions
[German]Brief information for users of Microsoft's Skype service. Previously, it was possible to book Skype Credit with Microsoft to make calls to mobile or landline numbers. Now it looks like this option is dying and users will only be able … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Unfixed Skype bug allows attackers to query victims' IP address (August 2023)
[German]A security researcher has come across a way to determine the IP address of a Skype user without the target person even having to click on a link (IP address spoofing). This could be used to spy on people (e.g. … Continue reading
Skype for Business Online – shuts down on July 31, 2021
[German]A small reminder for administrators and users in the business environment who are still using Skype for Business Online. This service will be shut down as scheduled on July 31, 2021 and then replaced by Microsoft Teams.
Skype for Business: Support ends in 12 montths
On July 31, 2021, the support of Skype for Business will expire as planned by Microsoft – as announced in 2019. From September 1, 2019 Microsoft will direct all new Office 365 customers to the teams. Microsoft is confident that … Continue reading
Skype conferencing: no download, no account required
[German]Microsoft has – probably in view of the Corona crisis, all barriers to Skype conferences have been removed. You can start a 'free meeting' in your browser, in which anybody can participate.
Skype for Business down? (Dec. 16, 2019)
[German]Currently there seems to be a problem with the Microsoft telephony service Skype for Business. The login doesn't seem to work, so that no phone calls can be made via Skype.