Stay connected with mobile clients Using mobile clients for Lync, information workers can view colleagues' availability and select the best way to communicate—initiating instant messaging (IM), e-mail, or a phone call. In addition, workers using their mobile device provide accurate availability status back to other users when using mobile clients for Lync.

Connect to conferences with a single click Mobile clients for Lync can enable information workers to join a Lync conference with a single click of a button, without requiring users to dial conference numbers and enter long numeric passcodes.

Connect with others using a single, consistent identity A single telephone number can be used across desk phone, PC, and mobile phone. Outbound calls from a mobile device with a Lync client can enable the use of a single identity and phone number, making it easier to recognize calls from the Lync mobile client by colleagues, partners, customers, and personal contacts.

Connect more securely With communication channel encryption, transport layer security (TLS) support, and perimeter/internal network protection, your communications experience is safer no matter where you are or what network you use.

Connect using your favorite smartphone Mobile clients for Lync, developed by Microsoft, smartphone vendors, or development partners, will be available for all major smartphone platforms. Microsoft-developed Lync clients will be available for Windows Phone 7 and iPhone, jointly developed clients will be available for Nokia phones, and partner-developed clients will be available for other smartphone platforms.