It requires Lync Server or Office365/Lync Online account

Dec 12, 2011 22:21 GMT  ·  By

We already knew that Microsoft was gearing up for the release of Lync for mobile devices, we just did not know when exactly that would happen.

When it comes to Windows Phone handsets, things have already kicked off, as the Lync 2010 application is now available for download via the Windows Phone Marketplace.

With the release of this mobile client, Microsoft was trying to expand the reach of its communication solution to more areas, so as to increase its presence on the enterprise market.

To use Microsoft Lync 2010 for Windows Phone, one will need to have Lync Server or Office365/Lync Online account.

This means that it will need to be set up by a company’s IT department, since it will not work without one of the two.

Lync 2010 for Windows Phone brings along features such as instant messaging and audio conferencing, along with calling features and more options, all packed in an easy-to-use interface.

The main capabilities that Lync for Windows Phone enables include:

- View colleagues’ availability in real time and select the best way to communicate – initiating an instant message (IM), email, or a phone call.

- Connect to Lync conference calls with a single touch, without requiring long numeric passcodes or conference numbers.

- Make and receive calls using your Enterprise Voice (Lync ID) number only, so you can connect with others using a single, consistent identity.

- Lync 2010 for Windows Phone provides transport layer security (TLS) and perimeter/internal network protection without requiring a VPN, so your communications experience is safer no matter where you are or what network you use.

The application is expected to become available on more mobile operating systems out there, at least this is what some of the latest reports on the matter suggested. Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement on when that would happen.

For the time being, the Lync 2010 application is available for Windows Phone devices via the official Marketplace.

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