When would Microsoft Bot Framework finish their preview for Skype For Business channel and launch for production?

Question

We are looking to develop a BOT for enterprise space and I was wondering if there is any roadmap available for SkypeForBusiness channel to be in production. We are using Microsoft Bot Framework for our Bot development and want to know when the channel, which is currently in preview, can be used in production. I have tried looking for it online but I am unable to find any update.

Answer 1

@Waqas Zia: Not sure if I'm answering exactly what you want. Hopefully you are aware of the annonuncement at last Ignite that Microsoft is integrating Skype for Business capabilities into Teams and encouraging customers to upgrade to Teams as their primary communication / collaboration experience in CY18 as it meets their needs. Roadmap coming for Skype for Business to Teams convergence is now available. Hope this helps to plan accordingly. We don't have ETA yet about launch for production.