Upgrade from Lync 2010 to Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
Still using Lync? Bring meetings, chat, people, and files together with Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365.
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Lync 2010 will be retired in 2020
Upgrade to Microsoft 365 today and get Microsoft Teams. It brings together online meetings, chat, file sharing, and more.
Meet Microsoft Teams + Microsoft 365 Business
Microsoft Teams replaced Lync. It has all the features of Lync plus powerful capabilities that make it easier to connect, share, and collaborate across devices and locations. It’s part of most Microsoft 365 Business plans.
Communicate across devices
Connect from PC/Mac, landline, or mobile device1—and invite up to 250 people to join the call or chat.
Collaborate with ease
With 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, you can back up, share, and coauthor workbooks from any device.
Take apps on the go
Keep your business on track from wherever you are using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 mobile apps.1
Always up to date
Get exclusive, new features and security updates available only for Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365.
Compare Lync 2010 and Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
Easily schedule, join, and add people to meetings based on your company’s Outlook calendar.
Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.
Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once.
No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in.
Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams.
Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services.
Lync 2010
Easily schedule, join, and add people to meetings based on your company’s Outlook calendar.
Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.
Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once.
No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in.
Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams.
Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services.
Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365*included with Microsoft 365 plans |
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| Outlook integration | Easily schedule, join, and add people to meetings based on your company’s Outlook calendar. |
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| Desktop and app sharing | Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online. |
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| Multi-party HD video | Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once. |
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| Offline messaging | No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in. |
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| Share files via chat | Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams. |
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| Always up to date | Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services. |
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Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365*included with Microsoft 365 plans |
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Microsoft Teams with a Microsoft 365 subscription is the latest version of Microsoft Teams. Previous versions include Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Lync 2007. Microsoft Teams is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.
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