As the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project begins, we would like to remind IS&T staff of some of the tools available to assist with working remotely.

Skype for Business 

Features

• Instant messaging
• Web access to Skype for Business meetings for anyone including invited guests – no BU affiliation or BU login/password required
• Online meetings featuring high-definition (HD) video from multiple participants, screen sharing, PowerPoint presentation, and more
• The integrated Skype for Business Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provides free, high-quality audio
• Optional toll-free bridge integration (standard charges apply) allows participants to join Skype for Business meeting audio via telephone  (Requires an ISR to Communication Services)
• Presence indication based on each person’s Outlook calendar, current Skype for Business activities, and manual settings.
• Easy access for Windows, Mac OS, Windows Phone, iPad, iPhone, and Android – download a version for your device

If you use a headset on campus while using Skype for Business, please remember to bring it home with you as well as your laptop power cord.

For more information and assistance with Skype, visit our Learn More About Skype For Business page.

BU Office Phone

Features  

By logging into the self-care portal, you may activate the following features:.
Note: You must use the VPN to log in from off campus

• Call Forwarding- Allows you to call forward your line to another internal or external phone number
• Single Number Reach- Allows you to ring additional phone numbers when your office number is called.
  • Please reference our Cisco Quick Reference Card for information on this and other phone features
• Receive your voice messages via email.
  • This feature allows you to receive voice mail messages as a sound file in your email. A copy of the message will be delivered to your email inbox.

If you have any questions regarding any of these tools or features, please call Communication Services at 617-353-2097.
For general questions, please contact the IT Help Center at 617-353-4357 (3-HELP) or email ithelp@bu.edu.