April 19, 2012 at 10:00 am Pacific Time Abstract: Do you want to learn more about the mobility capabilities of Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Lync Online, and Lync mobile apps? Watch this webcast to hear about enabling the mobility service on the server...

The next version of Windows Phone – codenamed “Mango” was shown at TechEd this week. Paul Bryan wrote a blog entry about it on the Windows Phone Blog . He said very little about Lync Mobile in his post, but luckily, there are videos of what was shown...

Lots of you have been asking me about Exchange 2010 upgrades… This just in from TechEd North America 2011 : “To help streamline the upgrade process to Exchange 2010 from Exchange 2003 or 2007, Binary Tree, a leading provider of software solutions for...

What is a hands-on-lab online (HOLO): This isn't your typical IT class. A hands-on lab online is an invite only event that combines LiveMeeting with a virtual lab. Attendees and presenters login from anywhere. Attendees watch a brief LiveMeeting presentation...

It’s the top story on the InfoWorld homepage . Check it out! My favorite quote: “Lync gives me more control over voice communications than my PBX, and it handles video better than my break-the-bank videoconferencing system. It pays attention to privacy...

What is CEBP??? It is the ability to embed unified communications capabilities such as e-mail, instant messaging, telephony, video, conferencing, and application sharing into day-to-day business processes and line of business applications. This enables...

I missed this!! Last week, we released the Lync Web Scheduler. It is a resource kit tool for Microsoft® Lync Server 2010, providing a Web-based alternative to the add-in for the Microsoft Office Outlook® messaging and collaboration client for the purpose...

The Lync 2010 client virtualization white paper was released to the web (RTW) today. This document describes the supported functionality, environments, tools, limitations, and outlines a series of best practice recommendations for running the Microsoft...

Managing mobile devices just got easier, with the Exchange ActiveSync Logo Program. Rather than rehash what others are saying, check out these resources: Julia White’s announcement on the UC Blog Ian Hameroff’s announcement on the Exchange Partner Blog...

Have you heard of Exchange Load Generator ? It’s a simulation tool to measure the impact of MAPI, OWA, IMAP, POP, and SMTP clients on Exchange servers. Basically, you can see if your planned Exchange infrastructure will stand up to the expected day-to...

Do you: have problems analyzing the QoE (Quality of Experience) reports in Lync 2010? have to spend time finding information on the various QoE parameters? have to spend time finding out the acceptable ranges for various QoE parameters? If the answer...

The server virtualization whitepaper for Lync Server 2010 is available for download here . The whitepaper outlines supported functionality, hypervisors, virtualized deployment considerations, VM host and guest configurations, scale comparison, virtualized...

You need a bit of a headstart in working out a Lync deployment? Try the Lync Server 2010 Planning Tool . It is a wizard-driven tool that takes you through a series of questions, and gives a rough idea of what a deployment may look like. It even gives...

Lync 2010 is an extremely popular conversation with my customers. Since the question comes up so frequently, I thought the response might be useful to share here as well! Lync Adoption and Training – This download contains a variety of user education...