Skype for Business
Skype for Business is Microsoft's enterprise-grade unified communications platform designed for business and organizational use. It provides instant messaging, voice and video calling, online meetings, and presence information within a corporate environment, integrating seamlessly with Microsoft Office applications and Active Directory. The application supports features like screen sharing, file transfer, conference calling, and enterprise-level security and compliance controls. Skype for Business was primarily used by organizations for internal communications and client meetings before Microsoft began transitioning users to Microsoft Teams as their primary collaboration platform.
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1 suggestionSkype for Business does not have native Apple Silicon support and is unlikely to receive updates, as Microsoft has officially retired Skype for Business Online and is transitioning all users to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams now offers native Apple Silicon support through universal binaries and provides all the functionality of Skype for Business plus enhanced collaboration features like persistent chat channels, file sharing, and deeper Office 365 integration. Organizations and users should migrate to Microsoft Teams, which is available as a free download from Microsoft or through the Mac App Store. The transition is straightforward as Teams can import Skype for Business contacts and settings.
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This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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