Microsoft and Skype today announced an agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Skype for $ 8.5 billion. It is reported that a deal already approved by the boards of directors, Microsoft and Skype. As a result, the largest software company will own the most popular IP telephony service. We can only guess how it will affect its future development. Under the auspices of Microsoft Skype will be supported by such of its development, as the Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and Windows, in addition, the company will implement it in their platforms Lync, Outlook, Xbox Live more. Microsoft also promises that customers will continue to develop Skype and software platform for others - well, I want to believe. Skype will operate as a division within Microsoft and head of Skype Tony Bates (Tony Bates) to step up the post of Microsoft Skype Division and will report directly to Steve Ballmer. While a deal can not be considered complete, say the company - all the formalities are expected to be completed during this calendar year.
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