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Instant messaging software used to replace functionality of Windows Messenger

Instant messaging software used to replace functionality of Windows Messenger

Vote: (2 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft Corporation

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(2 votes)

Free

Developer

Microsoft Corporation

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Simple user interface
  • Microsoft family of products
  • Works with all browsers
  • Solid video tools
  • Good training support

Cons

  • May not work on all operating systems
  • Color scheme may be monotonous

The Microsoft Web Conferencing Lync software application is a great way to keep your customers, employees, managers and investors connected. This is the corporate way to chat. In addition, of course, Lync works well with the full suite of great Microsoft software products.

"Save Money with Lync Web Conferencing"

Multinational corporations have numerous employees around the world who many want to enjoy a meeting together. However, it is incredibly expensive and time-consuming to try to get them all to the same physical location. The Microsoft Lync software application is the corporate chat system that allows for virtual conferencing.

Companies can increase synergy amongst all members of the organization. Perhaps some disagreement has arisen and you want to ensure that everyone is on the same page. With business chat on Microsoft Lync, you can schedule a quick meeting to get everything sorted out.

"Advanced Tele-Conferencing System"

Microsoft has made sure that users can not only enjoy anywhere, anytime Web conferencing, but also chat and instant messaging functionality. Texting or short message services (SMS) offer a great new way to enjoy real-time interaction with your employees or customers.

The Web is about collaboration and these Lync collaboration tools give your company an edge over the competition. Users can share audio, video, screenshots and white boards. The video uses the latest high-definition 1080p technology allowing for the best corporate presentations around.

"Lync for Business, Skype for Social"

For those who have used Microsoft Skype, the Lync user interface will be familiar. Lync uses the same simple blue-and-white color scheme with large buttons for easy navigation. This is a popular, proven user-friendly template.

Add your friends and contacts from Skype to Lync and get started quickly. Skype users will feel more comfortable getting started on Lync. This is especially useful for customer service.

Lync can be part of your customer service system. Businesses can also inform their customers of special brand launches in real-time.

"Advanced Conferencing Features"

Lync is a mature application built by a very successful multinational brand. You will not need to worry about it having issues during a conference call. It is easy to navigate by pressing buttons for IM and Presence, Video Conferencing, Lync Meetings and Telephony (VoIP).

Desktop sharing is enabled with this robust all-in-one teleconferencing solution. Microsoft Lync works well with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel as would be expected. You can share something you created in Excel with your team.

During a presentation, you can view the video chat simultaneously for immediate feedback. Non-verbal gestures can help a manager read audience reaction.

When you want to view more information on a contact, just place your cursor over the image. Lync is the unified, all-in-one, business chat and conferencing, communications platform.

Pros

  • Simple user interface
  • Microsoft family of products
  • Works with all browsers
  • Solid video tools
  • Good training support

Cons

  • May not work on all operating systems
  • Color scheme may be monotonous