Microsoft has announced yet another name for they Unified Communications flag ship formerly known as Live Communications Server (LCS), Office Communications Server (OCS) or Lync.
The new name follows a few years after the Aquisition of Skype. Lync Server Product Teams already were operating under the Skype Business group for a long time making this name change probably an expected move from Microsoft. It further alings and thightens the integration with Skype and enables Universal Communications accross the board for everyone whether its business or consumers.
The magic of Skype and the power of Lync are coming together: Introducing Skype for Business. It's the experience you love and the security you trust, together, all in one place.
Lync Server being renamed to : Skype for Business (unofficial Hashtag is #Skype4B)
View the video on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUetykHsxqQ
More info at Office Blog
http://blogs.office.com/2014/11/11/introducing-skype-business/