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Skype showcases Windows 8 version
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Video calling company launches a version that works on the newest platform around Windows 8.
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Skype under 'worm' malware attack
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Hackers are taking advantage of Skype users with a new malware, infecting Windows PCs through a cunning 'lol is this your new profile pic?' trick.
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Presence is the new dial tone
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.
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Layman's explanation of Skype
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Skype simplifies global communication with free voice/video calls and instant messaging.
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Cisco challenges Microsoft-Skype deal
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Cisco appeals EU's approval of Microsoft-Skype merger, demanding stricter interoperability conditions to protect video comms future.
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Selling value-added unified communications
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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NZ's Unified Communications market set to hit $212.2m by 2017, driving demand for value-added services amid technology commoditisation.
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Microsoft revenue rises in busy quarter
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Microsoft announces a 7% revenue jump to US$17.37 billion, driven by product launches and key acquisitions like Skype.
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Skype officially a division of Microsoft
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Microsoft finalises its £6.6 billion acquisition of Skype, setting sights on integrating with Office 365 to expand communication options.
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Skype for iPad released
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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Skype's iPad-friendly app lands globally after a delay, offering users everywhere seamless video calls and messaging. Download it now.
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Skype launches Android video calling
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Skype's new Android app update brings video calling to a select few handsets, bridging the gap to PCs, iPhones, and TVs.
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Office 365 to integrate with Skype
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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Microsoft's integration of Skype with Office 365 aims to bolster cloud suite communications, promising seamless connection for businesses.
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Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Skype secretly installs 'crapware' on PCs, sparking concerns about consent and system bloat. Users advised on removal steps.
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Confirmed: Microsoft buys skype for $8.5b - Updated
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Some are questioning the financial sense of the deal, especially for such a large amount when Skype's 2010 revenue was $860 million.
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Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.
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Unity Systems strikes AdvaTel reseller deal
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Distribution Central's Unity Systems has signed up AdvaTel's InTouch solution for the New Zealand reseller channel.
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Skype downgrade available for Mac
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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After lashings of negative feedback, Skype has posted the previous version of the chat app to its website for Mac users to download.
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Skype launches new iPhone video app
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.
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Skype to use Citrix technology
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Better online conferencing facilities, based on Citrix's GoToMeeting technology, will be offered by Skype later this year.
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Skype launches mobile partner programme
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Skype expands its horizons with a mobile partner programme, aiming to connect more users globally while offering novel features to carriers.
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Skype partners with Tomizone
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.
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Users still unhappy with Skype Mac
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Despite Skype 5 for Mac's recent update, users voice frustration over persistent issues, notably a feature that blocks webcam access for other programs.
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2degrees creates 80 Christchurch jobs
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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2degrees to open new contact centre in Christchurch CBD, creating 80 jobs to enhance its customer service, says CEO Eric Hertz.
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Chaos happens - so transform those file transfer systems!
Mon, 31st Jan 2011
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IT executives never consciously decide to create chaos and sub-optimisation in their file transfer environments. But chaos happens anyway, as systems evolve.
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HP: Cloud computing is going mainstream
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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HP sets the cloud computing trend, rolling out robust solutions to enhance security and performance, signalling a new era in technology.