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Your Skype for Business replacement guide
Tick Tock. Skype for Business Server is shutting down in:
16
Months
17
Days
10
Hours
30
minutes
54
second
It’s no secret
Microsoft is neglecting on-premise communications with no viable replacement for Skype for Business Server. The Subscription Edition is unpredictable, costly, and lacks a clear roadmap, making it less suitable for organizations that need security and reliability. Without ongoing updates and support, SfB users risk security and compliance issues.
01
Understand important dates
If cloud-based Microsoft Teams is not an option for your
organization and you want to be ready before October 2025, the
time to act is NOW.
organization and you want to be ready before October 2025, the
time to act is NOW.
October 13, 2020
Mainstream Support end date
January 9, 2024
Mainstream Support end date
October 14, 2025
Extended Support end date
Skype for Business Server 2015
Skype for Business Server 2019
Skype for Business Server 2015
Skype for Business Server 2019
Skype for Business Server 2015
October 13, 2020
Mainstream Support end date
October 14, 2025
Extended Support end date
.
Skype for Business Server 2015
January 9, 2024
Mainstream Support end date
October 14, 2025
Extended Support end date
02
Ask the right questions to evaluate S4B alternatives
Questions to ask when looking for the
right replacement
Get our whitepaper to learn about the:
- Implications of Skype for Business Server’s end of life
- 7 factors you should consider when seeking an SFB Server
alternative - Comparison matrix to help you identify the ideal replacement
for Skype for Business Server.
03
Shortlist the viable Skype for Business alternatives
Skype
Teams
Cisco Webex
Element
Mattermost
Wickr
Wire
Rocket.Chat
Open source license
Deploy on-premise or in a private cloud
Air-gapped deployment
E2EE
Custom roles and permissions
Message moderation
Secure guest access
Omnichannel customer/citizen service
Rocket.Chat included in the
Secure Communications
Solutions Landscape, Q2
2024 by Forrester
Forrester's report (subscription required) dives into the market's current state and offers insight into how vendors can provide solutions for various use cases.
Read more
04
Keep in mind MS Teams is now unbundled from Office
MS Teams unbundled from Office [+3 reasons
why it matters]
why it matters]
MS Teams Unbundled: Why Now Is The Right Time
To Move To a Secure Collaboration Tool
To Move To a Secure Collaboration Tool
05
Contact us for a free Skype consultation and migration call
Connect with our sales team.
Our pre-sales and sales teams are happy to assess your needs and answer any questions about Rocket.Chat.
- Get a free Skype for Business consultation
- Understand how to migrate from S4B to Rocket.Chat
- Get Rocket.Chat pricing
- Get a customized Rocket.Chat demo
Microsoft Teams in the news
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