Microsoft Teams can be used as browser version or as desktop application (also for Linux). In addition, apps for mobile devices are available.
To receive a Microsoft account please send a ticket to https://support.tuwien.ac.at/assystnet/#serviceOfferings/479.
Authentification is effected via Single Sign On (TU-Account). Login with your generic e-mail address (firstname.surname@tuwien.ac.at) and TU password.
Skype for Business is already announced by Microsoft.The desktop client may not be used at this time as it does not support SSO. Microsoft recommends to use Teams instead. Teams can interact with Skype for Business.
Using Teams, all participants with an e-mail address ending on tuwien.ac.at must apply for/have their own account. External persons can be addded (with limited rights) by oneself.
Microsoft accounts are only available for emplyees at the moment. We are currently working on to find a solution for students.