Skype Alternative For Businesses | Teamwire App

Skype alternative for businesses

Secure communication instead of Skype – made and hosted in Germany

Are you looking for a professional communication solution for your business after Skype was discontinued? Teamwire combines messaging, collaboration and centralised administration with German data sovereignty and additional features for operational and critical communication.

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Skype alternative

Communication & collaboration

Videos, chats, groups, files, calls, broadcasts and more for day-to-day communication and collaboration within your organisation.

Data sovereignty & GDPR compliance

Hosting in Germany, zero-trust architecture and strong encryption – for controlled corporate communications with data sovereignty.

Professional administration

Manage users, devices, groups and policies centrally, and integrate Teamwire seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures.

Skype has been discontinued. What does this mean for businesses?

Microsoft has discontinued the classic Skype and is directing users to Teams. Skype for Business Online is also no longer available. Organisations looking for a standalone solution for secure communication and collaboration can use Teamwire.

Skype & Skype for Business

The starting point

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  • Classic Skype to be discontinued from 2025
  • Skype for Business Online has been discontinued
  • Microsoft is focusing on Teams
  • Skype for Business Server remains available for on-premises deployment

Teamwire

Your fresh start with Teamwire

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  • Chats, groups, files and calls
  • Central administration
  • German provider & hosting in Germany – not subject to the US CLOUD Act
  • Operating models to choose from: public cloud, private cloud and on-premises
  • Additional enterprise and operational features

Communication that offers more than just chat and calls

Teamwire combines secure communication and collaboration with features for mobile teams, organisation-wide information and special situations – on smartphones, tablets, desktops and in the browser.

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Mobile solutions for daily work

Whether they’re out in the field, providing care, on call or in the office: with Teamwire, staff remain contactable whilst on the move and can exchange information directly.

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Crisis communication

Alerts, acknowledgements, broadcasts and push-to-talk provide additional support for teams when communication needs to be particularly fast and reliable.

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Structured group communication

Group chats, distribution lists, broadcasts and announcements ensure that information reaches the right teams and departments in a targeted manner.

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Sharing information in real time

Photos, videos, files, live locations, voice messages and polls can be shared directly within the ongoing conversation.

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Control over every message, every file, every device

When choosing a professional Skype alternative, it’s not just about the features employees can use. Data, devices and access rights must also be centrally manageable. Teamwire was developed in Germany to enable secure communication within professional organisations.

With hosting in Germany, robust encryption methods and flexible operating models, you retain control over your communications infrastructure.

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GDPR-compliant communication

Data protection features, centralised administration and hosting in Germany ensure that the system can be used in compliance with the law within companies and organisations.

Data sovereignty & flexible operating models

Whether it’s a public cloud, a private cloud or on-premises – you can choose the operating model that best suits your requirements.

Zero Trust & strong encryption

Zero Trust and strong encryption during transmission, storage and processing protect sensitive communication data.

Certified information security

Teamwire is ISO 27001 certified by TÜV Rheinland and uses BSI C5-certified hosting infrastructure.

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“We chose Teamwire because the solution combines the highest security standards with ease of use. In our line of work, that is crucial – we need secure communication that works straight away, without employees having to undergo lengthy training.”
Alexander Miltz
Head of IT-Services, Andernach Regional Hospital
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Who is Teamwire a suitable alternative to Skype for?

Teamwire is particularly well suited to organisations that wish to manage communication and collaboration securely, with centralised administration, across different locations and devices.

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Public safety

Combine day-to-day team communication with additional features for mobile and operational staff.

Healthcare

Share sensitive information securely and connect mobile and office-based staff in real time.

Governments and the public sector

Communicate with data sovereignty across departments and locations – with centralised administration and hosting in Germany.

Critical infrastructure

Combine day-to-day collaboration with reliable communication for on-call duties and critical processes.

Less IT effort. More control. Faster roll-out.

With Teamwire, you can manage your communication platform centrally and reduce the administrative workload involved in roll-out, user management and day-to-day operations.

Roll out quickly. Manage easily. Control securely: thanks to MDM/UEM support, you retain centralised control over users, devices, policies and updates.
Teamwire can be integrated into existing IT infrastructures and managed centrally via AD/LDAP, MDM/UEM, APIs and bots.
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Why choose Teamwire as a Skype alternative for businesses?

Following the discontinuation of Skype, Teamwire offers businesses a permanently available communication platform with centralised administration, German data sovereignty and flexible operating models.

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Centralised user & device management ❌
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AD/LDAP integration ❌
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MDM/UEM integration & key app guidelines ❌
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Hosting in Germany by a German provider ❌
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Choices of operating models: Cloud, Private Cloud & On-Premises ❌
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TÜV ISO 27001 certified ❌
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BSI-C5 certified hosting ❌
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Audit-proof archiving & audit logs ❌
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Key compliance & security policies ❌
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Advanced emergency and crisis communication (e.g. alerts, push-to-talk, operational roles, track board) ❌
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As at September 2026. ❌ Not publicly documented. This comparison refers to the classic Skype, which Microsoft discontinued on 5 May 2025. Skype for Business is a separate product; the Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition continues to be supported and offers additional enterprise features.

Switch to a communication platform designed for professional organisations – centrally managed, flexible to operate, and made and hosted in Germany.

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Discover more Teamwire use cases

From routine workflows to mission-critical operations: explore how Teamwire supports teams with secure, GDPR-compliant communication and powerful features tailored to their needs.

Employee App

Employee App

Whether you work a night shift, provide field service, or are in the home office, with Teamwire, every piece of information reaches the right people in real-time. And if the IT fails, Teamwire ensures that everyone knows what to do via the app on every smartphone.

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Emergency communication

Emergency communication

Remaining capable of acting when every second counts: Inform your employees in seconds. No matter where they are. Alerts and location sharing ensure optimum coordination, even if the IT fails.

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GDPR-compliant messenger

GDPR-compliant messenger

With Teamwire, your communication is legally compliant, data sovereign, and uncompromisingly protected: 100% GDPR-compliant. ISO 27001, BSI-C5, TÜV-certified. Made & Hosted in Germany.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

No. Microsoft discontinued the classic Skype on 5 May 2025. Microsoft is allowing former Skype users to switch to Teams Free. This is different from Skype for Business.

As well as chat and call functions, businesses should pay particular attention to centralised administration, data protection, device management, integrations and suitable operating models. Teamwire combines these requirements in a single communications platform for professional organisations.

Skype for Business Online was discontinued on 31 July 2021. Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition, however, remains available and is actively supported by Microsoft.

Teamwire can serve as an alternative to Skype for Business for many internal communication and collaboration scenarios. These include chats, groups, files, audio and video communication, and centralised administration.

Not in every scenario. Traditional telephone systems, PSTN or certain Skype for Business enterprise voice features must be considered separately. Teamwire offers a comprehensive alternative for secure internal communication and collaboration.

Yes. Users, groups, devices and security policies can be managed centrally. In addition, Teamwire supports, amongst other things, AD/LDAP, MDM/UEM, as well as APIs and bots.

Teamwire is available as a cloud, private cloud or on-premises solution and can therefore be adapted to meet a range of infrastructure, security and data protection requirements.

Yes. Beyond day-to-day communication, Teamwire offers features such as alerts, push-to-talk, operational roles, and live status updates for special and critical situations.