Shawn Thomas, a Principal PM in the Skype for Business is heading up the team which will build the new client. I saw this earlier in the week: In a webcast today, Microsoft have announced they are working on a new Skype for Business client for the Mac. For example, if you installed a volume licensed version of Skype for Business, such as Skype for Business included with Office Professional Plus 2016.Microsoft announces it is working on a new Skype for Business client for the Mac. The information in this article only applies to perpetual versions of Skype for Business that use the Windows Installer (MSI) installation technology. Side-by-side installation of Skype for Business and Lync is not supported on Mac.

Choose SkypeForBusinessInstaller.pkg. On you Dock, click Downloads > Open Finder. Skype for Business will be downloaded to your computer. A Skype for Business Server (on-prem) user assigned the Audio.On the Install Skype for Business on Mac page, click Install.

For previous versions of Skype for Business, only those that have extended support may continue to work with Microsoft 365 or Office 365, although with reduced functionality. For more information about installing Office updates, see Install Office updates.Skype for Business compatibility with Microsoft 365 or Office 365 and your on-premises environment depends on the system requirements for your deployment:Microsoft 365 and Office 365 work with any version of Skype for Business that is in mainstream support, which includes the latest version of Skype for Business 2016. To find out what version of Skype for Business you're using, see What version of Skype for Business do I have? For the latest mobile client updates, go to the app store for your mobile client (iTunes, Google Play, or Microsoft Store) to view details and install updates. Now youre ready to sign in to Skype for Business on Mac.Skype for Business, formerly Lync 2013 for iOS, extends the power of Lync and Skype to your favorite mobile device: voice & video over wireless. Youre done installing Skype for Business on Mac.

Skype For Business New Mac Client