{"id":52840,"date":"2025-03-04T13:04:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enreach.es\/?p=52840"},"modified":"2025-03-04T16:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:17:05","slug":"skype-is-shutting-down-best-alternatives-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enreach.es\/en\/blog\/skype-is-shutting-down-best-alternatives-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Farewell, Skype: what are the alternatives?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft has confirmed that Skype will be shutting down this May<\/strong>, marking the end of an era for one of the most widely used communication platforms in the corporate world.<\/p>\n

If your business still relies on Skype to manage internal and external communications, now is the time to find a robust, modern and future-proof alternative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

WHY IS MICROSOFT SHUTTING DOWN SKYPE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While Skype was revolutionary in its time<\/strong>, communication tools have evolved significantly in recent years.<\/p>\n

Microsoft has chosen to focus its efforts on other platforms, leaving Skype behind<\/strong> and forcing thousands of businesses to rethink their communication solutions.<\/p>\n

THE BEST SKYPE ALTERNATIVE FOR BUSINESSES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Skype’s demise doesn’t have to be a problem – provided you choose the right alternative<\/strong>. Enter Enreach Contact<\/strong>: a hosted PBX<\/a> with collaboration features designed to centralise all your internal and external communications on a single platform.<\/p>\n

Just like Skype, it offers the best features:<\/p>\n

ONE-CLICK VIDEO CALLS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each user has their own private meeting room<\/strong> and can invite both internal company contacts and external users via a direct link.<\/p>\n

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INTERNAL CHAT FOR TEAM COMMUNICATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Create group chats<\/strong> and exchange messages with colleagues from any device – landline, mobile or computer.<\/p>\n

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DIAL A DIRECT EXTENSION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you know a colleague’s direct number, you can call them instantly without wasting time searching through your contact list. All internal calls are completely free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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MARK CONTACTS AS FAVOURITES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you have a large contact list<\/strong>, it’s a good idea to save key contacts as favourites for quick access.<\/p>\n

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SET CONDITIONAL AND UNCONDITIONAL CALL FORWARDING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never miss an important call<\/strong> – set up call forwarding when you’re unavailable. You can enable voicemail or assign a backup contact.<\/p>\n

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INTEGRATED WITH MICROSOFT TEAMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Use your corporate phone numbers<\/a> within Teams. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we offer all three telephony integration options for Teams<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With Enreach Contact, businesses can retain all the essential features of Skype, but with a more complete, integrated and advanced experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

DON’T BE LEFT WITHOUT A COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION – MAKE THE SWITCH TODAY!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your business is still using Skype, now is the perfect time to explore Enreach Contact<\/strong><\/a>. Avoid communication disruptions and benefit from a modern, scalable and future-proof platform designed for today’s business needs.<\/p>\n

GET YOUR FREE DEMO BY FILLING OUT THIS FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n