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Angela Sze shared this idea · Nov 1, 2016 · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →

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AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Apr 10, 2018

Good news. The feature, Unified Presence (aka same presence as Skype for business) is rolling out.

The feature update has started rolling out to customers.
PLEASE NOTE: Not everyone will receive the update at the same time.

You can read more about the March releases on the Teams Blog – https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Teams-Blog/What-s-new-in-Microsoft-Teams-April-update/ba-p/179801

Thank you very much for all your feedback.
-Warren

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AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Mar 1, 2018

No new updates, we are still working away on this.

The unified presence is getting closer to release! It is still in development and planning to launch in Q1 of 2018! (The Office 365 Roadmap can be found at: https://products.office.com/en-us/business/office-365-roadmap?featureid=24191#abc )

I’ll keep you posted as more information is shared!
-Warren

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AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Jan 31, 2018

When unified presence ships users will then have an aggregated presence across both Teams and Skype for Business. This means that if you answer a call on Teams, your status will be “In a call” both in Teams as well as in Skype for Business. These scenarios will also work the other way (if you take a call or start presenting from Skype for Business). There is no requirement for you to run both clients – this simply makes the presence more accurate for those who do happen to run both clients simultaneously.

This update will also bring Teams presence calculation more in line with the Skype for Business logic you may be used to, meaning that your presence will stay “Available” while you are active on your machine even if you are not active in the Teams app itself.

I’ll keep you posted as more information is shared!
-Warren

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AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Nov 22, 2017

I have some great news to deliver!
Soon we will be sharing with you the ability of a unified presence! When you click upon your portrait in Teams you will be able to set your status and see it reflected SfB. It doesn’t matter which client is being used (SfB or Teams) they share presence!
Also, when a meeting starts feedback from Exchange will switch your presence to “busy” for your meeting.
Look for this early in the new calendar year! -Warren

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AdminSuphatra (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Oct 24, 2017

HI again, and thanks for your patience in between updates for this request. I know it’s been a while since I wrote.

Last month we shared how Skype for Business will converge into Microsoft Teams. This week, we’ve shared some more information on exactly what features will come over. This one is one that we’ve been actively working on.

For more information on the roadmap, see the blog post here: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Teams-Blog/Roadmap-for-Skype-for-Business-capabilities-coming-to-Microsoft/ba-p/119636

And the roadmap PPT here: https://skypeandteams.blob.core.windows.net/artefacts/Skype%20for%20Business%20to%20Teams%20Capabilities%20Roadmap.pdf

I’m trying to get an exact ETA on this feature’s ship date from the team — I haven’t secured it yet. But it is expected soon, so I’ll hopefully be posting good news soon.

Thanks again for your patience, and most of all your support.

Sincerely,
Suphatra

Twitter: @skprufo

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AdminSuphatra (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Apr 28, 2017

Start off your weekend with good news: we’re working on this!

Thanks to everyone who brought this feature to the forefront and shared feedback on their use case scenario. Very helpful!

I wrote some more product updates on today’s Teams blog in my weekly column, “Weekend Reading” —
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Teams-Blog/Weekend-Reading-3/ba-p/65897

Cheers,
Suphatra

needs your feedback ·

AdminSuphatra (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Mar 23, 2017

Hi everyone, I need some help from you on this. Can you add to the conversation thread on UserVoice —

What is more important to you, having the presence be different (i.e. reflect your machine activity and not just your Teams activity) or having it be synchronous to Skype for Business?

Why are you using Skype for Business and Teams at the same time? (I’m not being facetious, this is an actual user research question so I can understand your use case/scenario.)

Thank you for your help. The more info I have, the better I can represent your voice to engineering!

Sincerely,
Suphatra
Microsoft Teams

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AdminSuphatra (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Feb 3, 2017

Thanks everyone for this feedback. This is under review. Please continue to give us your ideas on this topic!

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alalalalalalala commented · September 25, 2017 9:20 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Apr 28, 2017

Start off your weekend with good news: we’re working on this!

still laughing about this response - don't get too cocky...
David B. commented · September 22, 2017 11:42 AM · Flag as inappropriate

This is extremely frustrating as I end up using S4B to see if someone is busy before I can go to Teams and chat with them. I've seen no improvement at all since starting to use Teams 6 months ago.
Anonymous commented · September 18, 2017 11:16 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Any update on this?
Matt Shafer commented · September 11, 2017 1:47 PM · Flag as inappropriate

@Alex, that's fine. It's the same "behavior", IMO, that we're looking for.

Consider this scenario: You have teams on another screen and are plugging away at something on your main screen and someone needs to get your attention for a quick question. The way this currently works is the other person will see you as away. The only way you appear online is if you're actively interacting with the Teams client. So now let's consider the very real possibility that you're a remote worker and your boss see's you as "idle" all the time. This can affect how they scrutinize your work among other things. You would think with the great presence that S4B has, Teams would get the same treatment since it's clearly going to replace S4B given your article
Alex commented · September 7, 2017 3:35 PM · Flag as inappropriate

not sure this will happen since Skype for business is dead ;) https://www.petri.com/goodbye-skype-business-hello-teams
Justyn Davidson commented · September 6, 2017 2:44 PM · Flag as inappropriate

S4B has the best Status/Presence format in its class. Integrating that same functionality needs to be an immediate priority. Without Presenting and On A Call there is a huge gap in collaboration usability. And of course the basic reliability of Presence on the desktop version needs to be addressed in concert.
Matt Shafer commented · September 5, 2017 12:29 PM · Flag as inappropriate

I'm with Gary on this. I understand priorities shift, but there must have been some work on this in the last 4 months? The pitch has been that Teams is where MS is putting its development resources. Since this is a top 10 suggestion, I would expect better movement on this. The real gripe is that users appear as away even when they're at their PC working actively.
Gary Evans commented · August 30, 2017 9:28 AM · Flag as inappropriate

How in the world has 4 months passed and this has not rolled out? My office complains about the presence almost daily and I keep telling them "Microsoft is working on it." I've been telling them that for 4 months. Come on guys, what's the hold up? Remember the new Microsoft, iterative product releases? :)
Scott Smith commented · August 23, 2017 9:27 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Any updates? Very interested. Thank you!
Paul Youngberg commented · August 3, 2017 5:04 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Any update on this? I'm assuming it'll get full attention after Guest access launches, but I get questions about this frequently from my clients - there's lots of interest out there!
Rodolfo Gutierrez commented · August 1, 2017 6:00 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Would you happen to have an update on this?
Paul Youngberg commented · July 14, 2017 1:45 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Any update?
Daniel Moler commented · July 5, 2017 4:56 AM · Flag as inappropriate

"Let's go allllreaddyyyy!" - Bender Bendington Rodriguez
T commented · July 5, 2017 3:45 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Already been working on this for 2 months.
Have you any idea when you will complete the work?
Imp-atient commented · June 27, 2017 12:34 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Guys. What is going on? Push this out ASAP.
Katrina commented · June 21, 2017 6:49 AM · Flag as inappropriate

The latest response was posted in April of 2017. Any updates since then?

We are also running both skype for business to show the presence (i.e. 'attendance' at work), and using Teams for continuous messaging. Would love to switch over to just one program.
David McMinn commented · June 20, 2017 6:06 AM · Flag as inappropriate

+1
Ray commented · June 19, 2017 9:19 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Yeah this is also a complete no go for us as well since I need this and a way to manage messages in groups, properly if you will. Can't actually move to this until those pieces get flushed out. These half measures are not cutting it.
ed hansberry commented · June 14, 2017 10:59 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Would this implementation follow Outlook calendar status too, so "busy" if in a meeting, or "out of office/away" of OOA is on or meeting is set to Working Elsewhere or Out of Office?
John Black commented · June 14, 2017 7:16 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Any updates on this? This is a dealbreaker for us. We can't roll out Teams at all until it's in.

To respond to your earlier query, we would love to completely replace Skype with this. I hope Teams presence won't require Skype to remain installed.