The first Lync app for Android arrived at the time, but its interface and performance weren't the best. Now, with the update that has just been released, which includes the Holo interface of Google's operating system, the improvement is very evident and the performance of Lync 2013 from Microsoft is really good.
This program is a development that allows collaborative work to be carried out in real time through the Exchange technology in mobile environments. Therefore, we are talking about a tool that allows us to gain time and efficiency when it comes to successfully carrying out what is done with options such as instant messaging and, also, as can be seen in one of the images that we leave below, it is possible to do videoconferencing in secure environments.
Due to the use of the Holo user interface, the minimum operating system that must be run is Android 4.0 and the approximate free space of 14 MB. Lync 2013 It is completely free and can be obtained at this link from Google Play and, in business environments, it is necessary to adapt Lync Server to the use of this application.
Simplicity and compact design
The number of options it offers Lync 2013 It is very broad, the vast majority of those offered by Exchange are included, but these are perhaps the most interesting:
- You can know the real-time contact status and, at the same time, the best means of communication is indicated (email, chat, videoconference, etc.).
- If you run a meeting using Lync 2013, you can access this meeting by simply clicking on the corresponding link.
- Allowed simultaneous calls, even with IP telephony.
- Spruce to maximise security and your enjoyment. thanks to the use of Microsoft's own technologies, without the need for a VPN.
Improvements included in the update
In addition to the facelift with the Holo interface, the cumulative update incorporates improvements that directly affect the daily experience:
- Agile entry to meetings: Ability to quickly join a meeting that has just been left, ideal if there have been network outages or device changes.
- Continuity of conversations: option to resume a conversation exactly where it was left off, maintaining the context while moving.
- Optimized media and audio: improvements in media efficiency and in the audio routing for more stable calls.
Incidents reported by users and administrators are also corrected: speaker mode that could remain active after logging in, situations of one-way audio in calls and the absence of busy signal when dialing PSTN numbers. These fixes enhance reliability in demanding business scenarios.
Technical requirements and administration
The update package is available at Google Play, with no additional prerequisites for installation on the device. In managed environments, a terminal restart to ensure that the data is saved before the update. No changes are required in the record nor special tasks of replacing previous versions by the end user.
For professional use you need a valid license Microsoft Lync Server u Office 365 / Lync Online, so that the backend enables messaging, presence, meetings, and IP telephony. Microsoft also maintains firmware packages for the enterprise telephony ecosystem (Lync Phone Edition) with devices such as Polycom CX700 y LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540, ensuring interoperability with the room and desktop platform.
Productivity in mobility and the Microsoft ecosystem
Thanks to this arrival, Lync 2013 is put on Android at the same level as it has on Windows Phone, so collaborative work is much better and the experience is really good, as it works quickly and offers no problems. It is even recommended in closed environments for the family. I have tried it and the experience is excellent. In the Microsoft ecosystem for Android, applications like Outlook incorporate a modern interface, threaded conversations, filters and spam management, making it easier for messaging and email to coexist with a coherent workflow and, on the go, tools such as real time translation.
With real-time presence, one-touch meeting access, IP telephony, encryption via TLS and simplified administration, Lync 2013 for Android is a robust solution for those who need collaboration and unified communications from anywhere.