See the Teams page on the IT Service Catalog with instructions to get started.

Doing so enables a more effective support model for users. In addition, by transitioning from Skype for Business into Teams, Northwestern is moving towards utilizing a single service for one-to-one, team, and project messaging. It is also integrated with Office 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for seamless collaboration. Using Teams, you can check who is online and start a chat, schedule a meeting, or easily share files with your whole team. Additionally, technology leaders across Northwestern schools and departments are engaged and able to assist with the transition. Next, beginning on August 23, Northwestern IT will migrate all individual Skype contacts and meeting information into Teams (including user-created groups) for each user’s account. What Happens Next?Īctive Skype for Business users will be contacted directly and informed of the steps necessary to install Teams on their devices. As of today, all features of Skype for Business are found in Teams, and, to stay ahead of Microsoft’s product retirement schedule, Northwestern IT is ending support of the software beginning August 23, 2019, and transitioning users to Teams. In late 2017, Microsoft announced that it is phasing out Skype for Business (Lync) in favor of its new product, Microsoft Teams. Learn Moreĭirect access to essential campus systems. Protecting University and Personal Data Get Secureīuilding innovative technological environments for the Northwestern community. Providing technical IT support for members of the University Get Support Getting access to Northwestern services Get Connected

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