This only applies if you have followed the above steps to install Lync/Skype for Business. Refer to steps 1 - 5 from the Installing Lync/Skype for Business section. Below the Install button is a link for an update called Lync for Mac 2011 Update. Download the update from the Microsoft page by clicking the Download button. Download Lync 2013 from the app store: Android Tablet / Phone Download Lync 2013 from the Play Store: Apple Mac Lync is Installed as part of Office 2011 for Mac or contact User Support: Windows Phone Download Skype for Business from the Store.
Good news, the Skype for Business Mac client is now generally available!
It’s been a long time waiting, but Microsoft has hit their October 2016 deadline.
Version: 16.0.0.3638
File Name: SkypeForBusinessInstaller-16.0.0.3638.pkg
Date Published: 10/26/2016
File Size: 35.9 MB
Skype for Business Mac Download Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54108
For the best Mac client experiences and an always up-to-date infrastructure, we recommend all customers migrate to Office 365. Skype for Business Server 2015 customers should at a minimum download and install the Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update version 9319.272 or higher (coming soon). Lync Server 2013 customers should consider upgrading their installation to Skype for Business Server 2015 or downloading the latest Lync Server 2013 Cumulative Update version 8308.973 or higher (coming soon). Lync Server 2010 is not supported – instead, we recommend customers continue to use the Lync for Mac 2011 client.
Skype for Mac Known issues: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Known-issues-Skype-for-Business-on-Mac-494ac5d5-50be-4aa7-8f5a-669c71c98c9a?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
I Have Mac Lync 2011 Can I Download Skype For Business Windows 7
FAQ: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/FAQ-Skype-for-Business-on-Mac-878fff6e-fc22-4917-870a-584478cb55ef?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
Requirements Mac OS X
I Have Mac Lync 2011 Can I Download Skype For Business In Laptop
- Skype for Business Server 2015 or Lync Server 2013
- OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) or OSX 10.12 (Sierra)
- Outlook Mac build 15.27 (161010) required for Outlook integration
Key Features:
- one-click join,
- edge-to-edge video
- full screen sharing
Training session from Microsoft Introducing Skype for Business on Mac, here: https://www.skypeoperationsframework.com/Academy?TechnicalProductTrainings
This session will walk you through the new Skype for Business on Mac client. It will show you the user experience, walk you through the features and will take a look under the hood – pointing out when Skype for Business for Mac is different than other clients. It concludes with troubleshooting information.
Great walkthrough of all the detail from Martin here: https://ucmart.uk/2016/10/27/skype-for-business-for-mac-available-for-download-quick-summary-of-client/
List of Additional Known Issues from Iain here: https://northernlync.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/skype-for-mac-ga-7-other-known-issues-not-mentioned/