Upgrading from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams

Skype for Business is an efficient tool of Microsoft. It allows you to connect with
your team at any time, from anywhere! Skype for business is not going anywhere
but Microsoft strongly encourages migration of all its cloud users to Microsoft
Teams. It’s called the smart move to “Intelligent Communications” and integration
with office 365.

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1. Upgrading from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams smart move to “Intelligent Communications” COMMUNICATION SQUARE, LLC. PRESENTS
2. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 Topics To Be Covered What is Microsoft Teams? Who needs an upgrade? 5 steps for upgrading
3. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 Skype to team’s roadmap Skype for Business is an efficient tool of Microsoft. It allows you to connect with your team at any time, from anywhere! Skype for business is not going anywhere but Microsoft strongly encourages migration of all its cloud users to Microsoft Teams. It’s called the smart move to “Intelligent Communications” and integration with office 365.
4. WHAT IS MICROSOFT TEAMS? It is a digital hub that brings conversations, content, and apps together in one place all from a single experience in Office 365. The application allows you to create and manage teams in virtual space as if it all were happening in your own office. It brings context to the work experience of organizations by assimilating all components of work force i.e. people, conversations, and shared content into a single space. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020
5. WHO NEEDS AN UPGRADE? Microsoft provides a comprehensive framework to help you plan and execute the upgrade. The framework comes in two different flavors: Upgrade Basic for less complex environments and smaller deployments, and Upgrade Pro for larger companies with heavy usage of Microsoft Skype for Business features. Organizations that are making full use of Microsoft’s cloud applications are in the best position to migrate. Many of them are likely using Teams already. Teams is a distinct product from Skype, not a rebranding, so users will need to learn new ways of using familiar capabilities. The curve won’t be a difficult one for people experienced in Microsoft Office 365, though. Skype to team’s roadmap is not as difficult as it seems Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020
6. 5 STEPS FOR UPGRADING Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020
7. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 PROJECT STAKEHOLDER First, start with getting all project stakeholders in one room. Yes, I know this isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially in larger organizations. You can start by inviting representatives per stakeholder and take it from there. But it is crucial to align all potential parties on the upcoming change.
8. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 PROJECT DEFINITION The rule of thumb here is: Start SMALL and build up from the base iteratively. The primary goal needs to be a ‘simple’ upgrade. Get employees acquainted with the application and its numerous possibilities. Once 80% of your employees have adopted Teams successfully you can start adding new functionalities and build custom workflows for outdated processes.
9. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 TECHNICAL READINESS AND USER READINESS The goal for this phase is to make sure your entire organization is ready for the upgrade. For example, what steps need to be taken to update the current (legacy) Cloud Video Interop hardware in conference rooms? Which new skills and/or knowledge is needed to make use of Teams more effectively.
10. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 TEAM PILOT The goal for this phase is to make sure your entire organization is ready for the upgrade. For example, what steps need to be taken to update the current (legacy) Cloud Video Interop hardware in conference rooms? Which new skills and/or knowledge is needed to make use of Teams more effectively.
11. Bijou Solutions, Inc. | 2020 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE The change won’t be difficult for users, if they get sufficient notice of it. Administrators will need to learn how to manage a more powerful piece of software from the Admin Center. Teams lets them configure policies at the global, group, or individual level.
12. If you're ready to make the move from Microsoft Skype to Teams get in touch with Communication Square and will make your transition easy and smooth ARE YOU READY TO START?
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