April 3, 2020

Transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams: Latest functionality and upgrade resources

As organizations across the globe are taking their operations online, they are increasingly relying on Microsoft Teams to stay connected, enable remote work and keep their business going. For our Skype for Business customers planning their move to Teams, we want to provide an update on the latest Teams functionality improvements and resources that can help you with your transition.

Recent Teams enhancements to assist with your transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams

Available Now

Rolling Out

Location-based routing – Restricts the call routing between VoIP endpoints and PSTN endpoints based on the party location, and enforces authorization rules for call routing to PBX or PSTN endpoints

Want to see more? Check out the “What’s New in Microsoft Teams” posts, and view the Microsoft 365 roadmap for other Microsoft Teams features in development.

Need help planning your upgrade to Teams Only?

Throughout your journey from Skype for Business to Teams, we’ve got planning resources and guidance to help drive technical and user readiness in your organization.

Upgrade Planning Workshops
Our free Upgrade Planning Workshops leverage a proven framework to ensure technical and user readiness throughout your organization. Register now for an online session.

End-to-End Upgrade Framework
Visit aka.ms/SkypeToTeams for everything you need to plan your upgrade journey, including links to videos explaining coexistence and interoperability options, tips for conducting a successful pilot, and the Upgrade Success Kit featuring customizable assets such as a sample project plan, user communications, feedback surveys, and more.

Upgrade Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams Community
Have specific questions about upgrading to Teams? Join Microsoft Teams upgrade conversations within the Microsoft Tech Community and benefit from the knowledge of subject matter experts.

More than ever, it’s critical to enable remote work to help preserve safety and continuity for your workforce. Microsoft Teams helps your employees, customers, and partners stay connected and productive, from wherever they are. And we’re here to support your upgrade journey.

Sourced from: Microsoft Teams Blog. View the original article here.

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