Open beta-test of Office Communications Server 2007 has begun

19th April 2007

Microsoft Company has released open beta-version of Office Communication Server 2007. This program replaces Live Communications Server 2005 and Office Communicator 2005. They presented in the latest version the expanded possibilities for users to communicate, including the improved module for sending and receiving instant messages. Besides, there is the integration with distribution list Exchange Server and the abilities of voice messages. According to Microsoft the users now can receive, make and control voice calls in the immediate Office Communicator 2007 medium, and also hold web-conferences and audio/video calls to several people simultaneously. Office Communications Server is compatible with the previous version 2005, and also will work with Office Communicator 2005 client. The beta-version is free and includes Office Communications Server 2007, Office Communicator 2007 and Speech Server 2007. The program runs under Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Windows XP.