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Microsoft has rebranded its unified communications client, Lync, as Skype for Business. As of January 22, 2017, if you're running Windows, you'll see the Skype for Business interface. Lync for Mac still works to access IU's UniCom service.

Both Lync for Mac and Skype for Business allow you to:

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  • Chat using instant messaging
  • Make PC-to-PC phone calls
  • Make video 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.

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The capabilities of Lync are integrated with Microsoft Office applications. For more about the Windows and Mac versions, see below.

Before attempting to use either client with Indiana University's UniCom service, see Get started with UniCom/Skype for Business.

Mar 14, 2017  In the Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 Update volume window, double-click the Lync for Mac 2011 Update application to start the update process, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk. How to install Microsoft Lync on your PC or Mac. By Diana Pounds December 04, 2014. Before starting your install. Check to see if Lync is already on your computer. If you're running Office 2013 on your PC or a newer version of Office for Mac 2011, there's a good chance it's installed.

For an introduction to UniCom, including how-to PDFs and videos, seeUniCom.

Additional resources are available at Learn how to use UniCom.

Mac

For a list of Lync for Mac features, see the ClientComparison Table. For additional support resources, see:

Lync
  • Lyncfor Mac 2011 Deployment Guide (PDF)
  • Lync for Mac Quick Tour (video)

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Indiana University students, faculty, and staff can download Lync for Macfrom IUware.

Phones

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IU faculty and staff can obtain Lync-compatible devices (USB devices or IP phones) by going through their department telecommunications coordinators and/or their ITPros. 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; at IUPUI, call 317-274-3004. You can also emailCommunications Planning and Implementation.

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To learn the name of your department's IT Pro, consult your supervisoror your departmental website. If you still cannot identify your ITPro, call the UITS Support Center at 812-855-6789(Bloomington) or 317-274-4357 (Indianapolis).