What features have changed in Skype for Business on Mac? Read about the features that are available in Skype for Business is now on Mac. Does Skype for Business on Mac run on my version of Mac OS? Skype for Business on Mac runs on OS X El Capitan or later versions. To find out which OS version you have, from the Apple menu, click About This Mac. The Skype for Business customer programs provides you early access to new products and features. It enables your organization to get a sneak peek at what's coming and to test out the new features in your own environment and give feedback before we release product builds to the general public. Feb 16, 2018 The Skype for Business on Mac Client is available for download. Hardware and software requirements for Skype for Business on Mac. The Skype for Business on Mac client requires Mac OS X El Capitan and higher, and uses at least 100MB of disk space. We support the use of all built-in audio and video devices. External devices must be in the Skype. While in a peer-to-peer session between a Windows Skype for Business client and a Mac Skype for Business client, and sharing is started by the Mac Skype for Business client, the Windows Skype for Business client will not be able to see the Mac user's desktop if VBSS is disabled in the environment. Skype for Business won't install on MacOS Catalina Beta 4 & 5 Hi, I installed Mac OS Catalina on my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) and it causes severe issues.
Good news, the Skype for Business Mac client is now generally available!
It’s been a long time waiting, but Microsoft has hit their October 2016 deadline.
Version: 16.0.0.3638
File Name: SkypeForBusinessInstaller-16.0.0.3638.pkg
Date Published: 10/26/2016
File Size: 35.9 MB
Skype for Business Mac Download Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54108
For the best Mac client experiences and an always up-to-date infrastructure, we recommend all customers migrate to Office 365. Skype for Business Server 2015 customers should at a minimum download and install the Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update version 9319.272 or higher (coming soon). Lync Server 2013 customers should consider upgrading their installation to Skype for Business Server 2015 or downloading the latest Lync Server 2013 Cumulative Update version 8308.973 or higher (coming soon). Lync Server 2010 is not supported – instead, we recommend customers continue to use the Lync for Mac 2011 client.
Skype for Mac Known issues: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Known-issues-Skype-for-Business-on-Mac-494ac5d5-50be-4aa7-8f5a-669c71c98c9a?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
FAQ: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/FAQ-Skype-for-Business-on-Mac-878fff6e-fc22-4917-870a-584478cb55ef?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
Requirements Mac OS X
- Skype for Business Server 2015 or Lync Server 2013
- OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) or OSX 10.12 (Sierra)
- Outlook Mac build 15.27 (161010) required for Outlook integration

Key Features:
- one-click join,
- edge-to-edge video
- full screen sharing
Training session from Microsoft Introducing Skype for Business on Mac, here: https://www.skypeoperationsframework.com/Academy?TechnicalProductTrainings
Skype For Business On Mac


This session will walk you through the new Skype for Business on Mac client. It will show you the user experience, walk you through the features and will take a look under the hood – pointing out when Skype for Business for Mac is different than other clients. It concludes with troubleshooting information.
Great walkthrough of all the detail from Martin here: https://ucmart.uk/2016/10/27/skype-for-business-for-mac-available-for-download-quick-summary-of-client/
List of Additional Known Issues from Iain here: https://northernlync.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/skype-for-mac-ga-7-other-known-issues-not-mentioned/
Microsoft Skype For Mac
__Simplified interface__
Designed especially for Mac, to be faster and easier to use, and with exclusive Mac-only features.
__Quickfilter__
Find people in your contacts list more quickly and easily.
__SkypeOut Easy Dialer__
Stay in touch with anyone, anywhere, by calling landlines and mobiles easily and at really cheap rates.
__Be social__
Share your status on the web, and bring groups together with Skypecasts.
__Better contacts integration__
View and call your Apple’s Address Book and Microsoft Entourage contacts directly from Skype.
__What's New:__
* Increased quality and stability
* You can now transfer ongoing Skype calls effortlessly to other friends and family on your Skype contact list.
* Join public chats
* Chat typing indicator * see when others are writing a message
* Call any Skype Prime premium services provider and pay with Skype credit
* Automatic Updates -* get new features and updates without having to go to Skype's website to download
* DTMF tones for automatic answering services available also during Skype-to-Skype calls
Alternatively you can download the latest stable version of this software.
Skype For Business Mac Updates
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