

With this new tool, Microsoft is also clearly trying to compete with Hangouts, which Google has deeply built into its suite of office tools (and which allows third-party services to integrate new features, too). The meeting invite will include the link to join the Skype meeting. It does not, however, include any of the business-oriented features that come with the new version of the existing Skype for Business. Or, in the Skype for Business window, select the Meetings tab, and then double-click the meeting to join. Or, in the Outlook meeting reminder, select Join Online.
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The regular free version of Skype after all, also allows for group calls with up to 10 people. In the Outlook meeting request, select Join Skype Meeting.

Use Skype features to help make your video chats more compelling Record your call and save it for later review Focus and engage in your online meeting without any distractions. Join call Join call through your unique link. Skype Meetings allows users to set up meetings via personalised URLs. Share Invite anyone even if they're not on Skype. Skype has rolled out a free group video conferencing service aimed at small businesses. The fact that the maximum number of participants drops to three after 60 days clearly shows that Microsoft sees this feature as the freemium version of Skype for Business. Join a meeting using Skype Meetings App Open the meeting request in your email or calendar, and select Join Skype Meeting. Generate link Generate a call link in one simple click. That means you will get to take advantage of Skype’s head tracking feature, for example, which ensures that a face will always be in the center of the screen, no matter where it is in the actual video image. Participants can join Skype Meetings from virtually any device with the help of a personalized URL and the calls are powered by the same technology as Skype for Business calls. It is a free service that allows small businesses to hold meetings remotely. Skype Meetings provide capabilities to interact just like youre in the same room, through multiparty HD video, audio, instant messaging, and content sharing. After that, the maximum number of participants drops to three people. Skype Meeting is a new video conferencing tool owned by Microsoft. Video calls are also limited to a maximum of 10 people during the first two months. Skype Meetings, on the other hand, only allows for PowerPoint collaboration (screen sharing, laser pointer, etc.) and screen sharing. The more fully featured Skype for Business product allows you to host meetings with up to 250 people and it’s deeply integrated into Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. Skype Meetings is essentially a stripped down version of the Skype for Business solution. Skype-to-Skype is used for communication through voice, video, chat (Instant Messaging) and/or desktop sharing for one-on-one conferences. Microsoft today launched Skype Meetings, a new audio and video conferencing tool specifically designed for small businesses.
