Cloud recording should be implemented across the board, regardless of platform. Recording meetings locally on my PC is not an ideal scenario, as I end up with huge files which need to be uploaded or sent by email. It adds up, when you have a lot of meetings. So - implementing local recording for Skype for Business on Mac is a dead end, in my opinion - I'm glad they have shelved it and moved instead towards recording to the cloud independent of platform (this should also be available on Android and iOS), if you're correct that this is the real roadmap.

Sep 29, 2018 - Want to record Lync meeting for preservation or future reference? Compared with Skype, Lync offers a more corporate and polished option.

• After importing is done, you will get “ Import Complete” notification. Click on Done.