Partnering with Microsoft Unified Communications Engineering for LyncFind out more about partnering with Microsoft on Unified Communications (UC) Devices, Mobile Solutions, Video Solutions, Infrastructure and SIP Trunking for Lync. Independent software vendors (ISVs) can also find material to help drive integration with Microsoft products. In addition, discover who is already a partner, find reference material regarding certified devices and systems, and obtain technical specifications. Prior to applying to Be a UC Partner (Prerequisites)Prior to requesting to become a certified partner, the following is required:
Steps to complete prior to making a request to be a Microsoft UC Partner:
After your completion of the prerequisites listed above, you may request information regarding becoming a Microsoft UC Partner by utilizing the links in the applicable Partner category section of this page. |
The Compatible Devices Program tests and qualifies phones, headsets and handsets, webcams, conference room devices, PCs and other devices for Lync. It has 2 levels:
To introduce yourself and obtain more specifics, email LyncLogo.
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The Lync Partner Engineering Infrastructure team focuses on helping partners build and validate infrastructure solutions for Lync Server 2010. The solutions include compatible gateways, E911, load balancers, survivable branch appliances and carrier SIP Trunking.
For validation and more information about infrastructure solutions, please visit Unified Communications Open Interoperability Program - Lync Server.
To introduce yourself and obtain more specifics, email OPEINFDL.
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To introduce yourself and obtain more specifics, email OPEMOBDL.
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The Video Interoperability Program helps partners bring premium video experiences to the market that interoperate with Microsoft Lync. To ensure that the experience meets customer expectations, Microsoft works with the partner to build video devices that are qualified. Microsoft Lync users trust qualified devices that have been tested to provide the quality, compatibility, and reliability that ensure the optimal Microsoft Lync experience. Microsoft Lync provides interoperability with three different types of video solutions: Video Teleconference Systems (VTC), Multipoint Control Units (MCU) and Gateways (GW).
Currently video qualification tests are performed by Microsoft Lync logo team. To introduce yourself and obtain more specifics, email LyncLogo.
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The Lync Partner Engineering ISV team works with many partners across a wide range of offerings that include solutions such as:
Our team seeks out partners who are best of breed and who offer compelling solutions for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and Unified Communications.
To introduce your company and obtain more specifics, email our team at LyncISV.
ISV developers will also want to reference important technical details found in the Lync Developer Center.
When you deploy a Lync voice solution alongside instant messaging, presence, or conferencing, you can engage a Lync Certified Support Partner as your organization's primary support contact. These support partners are highly skilled, have a Microsoft Gold Communications Competency, and have met all of the annual training and certification criteria in the Microsoft Premier Support for Lync Partners program.
Visit the Lync Certified Support Partners page for more information and a list of certified support partners.
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