communication tools

Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in...

Microsoft Teams has introduced a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and boosting productivity. These updates, now available in public preview across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, include threaded conversations in channels, multiple emoji reactions per message, and...

Microsoft Teams users are about to experience a fundamental transformation in how conversations and collaborations are managed within channels, as Microsoft brings threaded messaging to the platform—an upgrade that has long been awaited and closely watched by the business communications...

Microsoft's recent updates to its Microsoft 365 suite mark a significant shift in the landscape of productivity tools, particularly for nonprofit organizations. These changes encompass the introduction of advanced AI-driven features, enhancements in collaboration tools, and notable adjustments...

In the age of hybrid work and digital transformation, the tools organizations choose to communicate and collaborate can significantly impact productivity, employee satisfaction, and business agility. Two giants, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, have come to dominate the enterprise communication...

The end of an era for online communication has arrived, as Microsoft has officially announced the shutdown of Skype, its once-ubiquitous video calling and instant messaging service. After over two decades of cultural influence, technological innovation, and sometimes turbulent evolution, Skype...

Skype's journey from being the undisputed leader in video calling to its final sunset is both a story of rapid innovation and the relentless tide of competition in the tech space. Today marks the end of an era for millions, as Microsoft officially begins shutting down Skype, the service that...

Skype Retires; Teams Archiving Boosts Compliance Capabilities In a bold strategic move, Microsoft is streamlining its communication offerings by retiring Skype for consumers on May 5, 2025. At the same time, new integrated archiving solutions are evolving around its modern communication...

Microsoft has announced that it will retire its long-standing communication platform, Skype, on May 5, 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that revolutionized online communication since its inception in 2003. Users are encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams Free, which...

For nearly two decades, Skype has been a fixture in the evolution of internet-based communication, its iconic blue logo a familiar sight on desktops and smartphones worldwide. But on May 5, 2025, Microsoft will officially retire Skype for Business, marking a decisive shift in its approach to...

Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...

In a twist that few could have predicted over a decade ago, GroupMe—a messaging app once nested under Skype’s wing—now finds itself not just surviving, but thriving, as Microsoft reimagines its place in the ever-evolving communication landscape. While the tech world watches the slow sunsetting...

A Quantum Leap for Communication: Microsoft Teams Brings “Enhanced” Spell Check to the Workplace Why Spelling Still Matters in a Fast-Paced Digital Office In an age where workplace communication is continually evolving, one might assume spelling errors are relics of a bygone era. But with the...

Microsoft Teams has certainly made waves as a popular communication and collaboration tool for organizations worldwide. However, if you’re weighing your communication platform options, especially in a landscape where flexibility and performance matter more than ever, there are several compelling...

Microsoft's latest public preview release introduces an exciting new dimension for developers: an Azure Database for MySQL trigger for Azure Functions. This innovative trigger allows Azure Functions to react immediately when rows in MySQL tables are created, updated, or deleted, marking a...

Berryessa Gap Vineyards, a family-owned gem nestled in California’s wine country west of Sacramento, is toasting to a modern communication revolution. Known for its Petite Sirah and a portfolio of approximately 5,000 high-quality wine cases annually, the vineyard has long been synonymous with...

Microsoft Teams has long been a central hub for business communications on Windows 11, but Microsoft is now streamlining its feature set by removing one of its more niche functions—the Android SMS integration. Starting in April 2025, the ability to send and receive SMS messages from a connected...

Recent Developments In what some might consider a long-overdue decision, Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype, echoing trends in the communication software market as rival platforms like Discord and Microsoft Teams gain traction. This news comes from deep within the software's...

It’s no secret that Microsoft Teams has grown into a cornerstone of collaboration for organizations worldwide. Particularly for institutions like Indiana University (IU), where Students, faculty, and staff are blessed with free access to the Microsoft 365 suite (thanks, IU!). But what makes...

In an exciting development for users of Microsoft's popular communication platform, the new "unified" Microsoft Teams application for Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS has officially launched after a successful preview phase that began back in March 2024. This latest version is designed to...