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Cyber

DoD Approves Microsoft Lync For Agency Use

Gally Articola

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

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Microsoft [MSFT]’s inter-office communication tool Lync has been approved for use in the Department of Defense, the company said on Sept. 26. Microsoft Lync enabling a virtual meeting. Photo: Microsoft. Lync 2013 aims to provide a consistent and secure platform for voice communication, instant messaging and video conferencing. It also offers connectivity between mobile devices within the network. Lync received Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification, which allows the software to be connected to the Defense Information Switched Network. Microsoft…

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