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Title: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: sam on December 04, 2010, 15:59

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As Skype prepares for an IPO in the next year,  the VoIP company has been looking for new ways to expand its business both in terms of revenue and product development. One avenue the company is exploring to bring in more revenue is through enterprise offerings, via B2C and B2B offerings. However, it looks like Skype will be moving its VoIP offerings to the cloud.

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/04/skype-staffing-up-for-a-big-push-to-the-cloud/

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Clive on December 04, 2010, 16:19

Isn't it strange how so many successful companies such as Google and Skype offer their services for free.   8-)

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Rik on December 04, 2010, 16:37

Remembering there's no such thing as a free lunch, of course.

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: sam on December 04, 2010, 18:06

and they don't even advertise on skype.

I do spend on average a £1 a month with skype though

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Clive on December 04, 2010, 20:00

That will pay the wages of the CEO.   ;D

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Rik on December 05, 2010, 11:14

I wonder what his bonus is, then. ;)

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Simon on December 05, 2010, 11:22

Advertising?

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Rik on December 05, 2010, 11:26

Undoubtedly.

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: sam on December 05, 2010, 15:48

but skype doesn't have any advertising on it.

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: sam on December 05, 2010, 15:51

https://support.skype.com/faq/FA335/How-does-Skype-make-money

Title: Re: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud
Post by: Clive on December 05, 2010, 19:31

Ah right.  Thanks Sam!   8-)