Microsoft Lync 2013 Plain & Simple

Chapter 13. Using Lync persistent chat

In this section:

• Changing chat room view

• Creating a new chat room

• Following a chat room

• Creating a new topic feed

• Searching for persistent chat rooms

Persistent chat is a new feature provided within the Microsoft Lync 2013 client that brings together dispersed members of your organization to work on specific projects to which their individual skills apply. By providing a single topic-based instant messaging environment, persistent chat rooms are a quick and efficient resource that encourages collaboration and participation, and in so doing, increases the productivity of its members.

Messages contained within each chat room remain there for predefined amount of time that you can configure. And, you can set up a moderator ...