By educating employees, enforcing policies, installing protective technologies and, where possible, encrypting IM conversations, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of using
IM as a business tool while also mitigating its risks.
The free
tool offers some of the same features, such
as the ability to instant message other participants during a meeting, but Skype for
Business takes this a step further, letting you
IM anyone in your organization whenever you want, not just during meetings.