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Critical infrastructure organizations, including energy, transportation, healthcare, and government services, are under increasing pressure to modernize. Aging systems, evolving cyber threats, and stringent regulatory requirements demand a new approach to operational resilience. Yet, many organizations still rely on disconnected systems and outdated communication tools to manage essential workflows, creating inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities that put mission-critical operations at risk.

On Oct. 15, 2025, Microsoft will stop providing support for Skype for Business. If your organization still uses Skype for Business to collaborate, you need to immediately start thinking about moving to a new collaboration platform. Otherwise, you risk communication disruptions, frustrating your employees, and exposing your organization to additional security vulnerabilities, among other risks.

Over the past few years, Microsoft has been phasing out Skype for Business, causing companies to look for alternatives. Fortunately, there are many options available on the market that offer better call quality, security, and privacy compared to Skype for Business. Some of these alternate enterprise collaboration platforms also allow for greater hosting flexibility.