Microsoft Lync Server, formerly called Office Communications Server and Live Communications Server, allows you to take control of Presence and Instant Messaging (IM) while providing an advanced platform for unified communications that can save time and money while improving productivity and teamwork. Microsoft Lync Server offers a consistent user experience that spans desktop PCs, smartphones, and web browsers and allows users to communicate, collaborate, and share information from within the Lync desktop client, from Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or from custom applications and workflows.
Lync Server supports Instant Messaging, Presence, audio and video conferencing, desktop sharing, and both IP-based and PSTN telephony. Lync Server can extend the functionality of Microsoft Exchange Server and SharePoint and simplify management through integration with Active Directory. The advanced capabilities of Lync Server can also save capital and operational costs by replacing VoIP hardware and subscription services, PBX systems, or legacy video conferencing solutions.
ECT Consulting can help you evaluate the benefits of Lync Server for your business and can assist you to plan and carry out a deployment of Lync Server that centralizes the management of all modes of IP communications and increases the output of your office staff, telecommuters, and mobile workers. ECT Consulting can also help you execute a smooth migration to Lync Server 2010 from Office Communications Server or Live Communications Server, integrate Lync Server with Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and SQL Server, show you how to use Lync to enhance the collaborative capabilities of Microsoft Office applications, and provide training and ongoing support for Lync and other Microsoft technologies.
