Sneak Preview of Microsoft Lync

Microsoft will hold both a virtual and a bricks-and-mortar launch party Wednesday to introduce Microsoft Lync, the latest upgrade of its unified communications software.

The company says the Lync line has been a hit with law firms, for its ability to track calls to reduce unbilled hours and lost revenue. "Firms have also reported reduced teleconferencing costs, more flexible phone access, and easier internal collaboration and training," says senior vice president Chris Capossela, who will present a keynote at the event, which will be broadcast live from New York's The Altman Building at 11 a.m. EST.