Microsoft tests and qualifies partner devices to work with Microsoft Lync and partners can then provide a wide choice of IP phones to meet the needs of various users. Look for the ‘Optimized for’ Microsoft Lync wordmark to find IP phones powered by Microsoft Lync Phone Edition.
These new desk, conference, and common area IP phones are built from the ground up to deliver a best-in-class Microsoft Lync experience. Different models are designed to meet specific business needs, including a rich information worker experience, a basic desk phone, common area phone, or conference room phone. These IP phones integrate into your overall IT infrastructure with plug-and-play ease of use, centralized management tools and updates, and multiple policy settings.
Polycom, Aastra and snom are Microsoft Lync IP Phone partners.
