Skype stories - Page 4

Some are questioning the financial sense of the deal, especially for such a large amount when Skype's 2010 revenue was $860 million.

Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.

Distribution Central's Unity Systems has signed up AdvaTel's InTouch solution for the New Zealand reseller channel.

After lashings of negative feedback, Skype has posted the previous version of the chat app to its website for Mac users to download.

Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.

Better online conferencing facilities, based on Citrix's GoToMeeting technology, will be offered by Skype later this year.

Skype expands its horizons with a mobile partner programme, aiming to connect more users globally while offering novel features to carriers.

Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.

Despite Skype 5 for Mac's recent update, users voice frustration over persistent issues, notably a feature that blocks webcam access for other programs.

2degrees to open new contact centre in Christchurch CBD, creating 80 jobs to enhance its customer service, says CEO Eric Hertz.

IT executives never consciously decide to create chaos and sub-optimisation in their file transfer environments. But chaos happens anyway, as systems evolve.

HP sets the cloud computing trend, rolling out robust solutions to enhance security and performance, signalling a new era in technology.

RSA launches a new security solution for SMBs, offering advanced, risk-based authentication to protect against evolving threats.

Version 5.1 for Windows PCs now offers group video calls between three to ten people for a monthly subscription.

Skype enhances Symbian app, adding Nokia N8, C6, C7, E7 support and SILK codec for CD-quality calls, even on low bandwidth.

Content-generating internet giants such as Apple and Google should help pay for network investments say European telco bosses.

Salesforce launches Chatter Free, a game-changing enterprise collaboration app, aiming to boost social collaboration within firms.

Microsoft remains tight-lipped on WP7 sales at LeWeb, sparking speculation as pressure mounts for transparency.

PC Tools, bolstered by its Symantec acquisition, launches its affordable anti-virus software at Dick Smith in New Zealand, marking a direct retail expansion.

Google's NZ search data reveals top 2010 interests: Christchurch quake, Pike River disaster, and Paul Henry among key topics Kiwis Googled.