It’s now clear that Microsoft simply left it very late in the month to release Skype for Business on Mac. It was originally due for release in Q3 2016 but then revised to October 2016 although this seemed increasingly unlikely as October drew to a close.Įven just a few days ago Microsoft support stated “we aren’t able to provide the exact date when Skype for Business 2016 Mac Client will be released”. The long awaited release of the Skype for Business Mac client was delayed in Q3 by Microsoft. Skype For Business Release Date Roadmap.Why Has It Taken So Long For SfB To Arrive On Mac?.