Skype for Business is a unified communications solution from Microsoft that facilitates online collaboration through a rich set of integrated features. Skype for Business allows users to see one another鈥檚 presence and availability status and is a way for the Pace community to instant message one another. Skype for Business provides a seamless integration with Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to unify various communication media and aid in productivity.
Eligibility
Students, Faculty, and Staff
How to Get This Service
Skype for Business are now included as part of Microsoft Office.You can download Microsoft Office for Mac or PC from .
Note: You will need to log in with your Pace Portal username and password.
Support
For any inquiries about this service, or to submit a request, please click this link to submit a (Pace Portal username, password, and Duo MFA passcode required for login).
Contact the ITS Help Desk
Phone: (914) 773-3333
Toll Free: 1 (855) 722-3487
Email: pacehelpdesk@pace.edu
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Skype for Business Within Pace
Communicate with fellow classmates and colleagues easily using the University supported instant messaging tool from Skype for Business.
For more information on the features, refer to the Skype for Business resource page.
Skype for Business with Other Universities and Outside Organizations
Pace鈥檚 Skype for Business server has 鈥渙pen federation鈥 enabled. To communicate with Skype for Business users in other organizations that also have open federation, simply add them to your contact list. ITS has successfully tested Skype for Business federation with a number of organizations including Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Indiana University. Questions regarding Skype for Business federation at Pace should be directed to mdangelo@pace.edu.
If you aren鈥檛 sure if someone has Skype for Business, you can use the 鈥淲ho Can Federate鈥 tool to scan your Outlook contacts. It is available here: Who Can Federate. If you want to view the full list of any organization using Skype for Business click .