Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 (Includes Software Assurance)

Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 is a communications client that works in conjunction with Microsoft Lync Server or Microsoft Lync Online. It provides tools for communicating and collaborating with one or more users at once through a variety of methods.

• Communication tools: Users can talk to one user or a group of users through instant messaging (IM), voice, or video and can switch back and forth between modes. Users can see if other users are available, away, or busy within their contact list as well as within other Microsoft Office for Mac applications like Outlook.
• Online meeting tools: Users can schedule, join, and invite participants to online meetings through Microsoft Lync for Mac or within Microsoft Outlook. Users can also join meetings directly from within an IM conversation. The Meet Now command allows users to start impromptu online meetings.
• Desktop-sharing tools: Users can share their desktops with one or more users at any time during a conversation. Users can also share files or grant control of their desktop to another user while sharing their desktop.
• Connectivity with other clients: Users of Microsoft Lync for Mac can have IM conversations with contacts who use Microsoft Lync 2010 or Microsoft Communicator 2007 for Windows or public IM clients such as AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and Windows Live Messenger.

Also Available with Other Products

Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 is also one of the applications included in the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Standard suite.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.