I asked Rich Jarrott of The Watch Hut to share tips on Skype Video Conferencing in this guest post.

Video conference using skype for business. Even during an impromptu meeting through Skype for Business you will have access to shared PowerPoint slides whiteboard collaboration and desktop sharing. But video calls arent all you can do. You can also use a headset if your computer doesnt have a built-in audio device.

When muted the icon is black. In the Skype for Business main window in your Contacts list hold down the Ctrl key and click the names of your contacts to select them for your meeting. Starting a video group call in the office or joining one from your remote location is easy.

This short just over 2 minutes entertaining video covers features even those using it daily may have missed. Skype for Business video conferencing features combat the lack of face-to-face interaction when working remotely. We do have the Skype for Business PSTN conferencing dial-in conference feature in Office 365 through which users can attend a meeting using a PSTN public switched telephone network phone.

All you need is a camera and your computers speakers and microphone. Skype for Business Hardware for Middle Rooms If more than 12 people will attend your meetingyou need a middle conference room. Skype is now seen on a daily basis around the world.

You can use it as. Skype for Business users can share their screen with attendees during a call or even conduct a webinar easily. RealPresence Trio best in class audio conference device for Skype for Business and Oce 365 and containing Skype UI Polycom VVX phones qualified on Skype for Business and Oce 365 and containing Skype UI Skype Operations Framework certified partner to deliver customer success.

From your calendar click on the New Skype Meeting icon in the Home tab as seen in the image below OR create the meeting first and select Skype Meeting. Here are the steps to start a video conference in Skype for Business. No sign ups required.