Press room

   

14th October 2011, REDMOND, WA and LUXEMBOURG

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Skype

   

10th May 2011, REDMOND, WA and LUXEMBOURG

Microsoft to acquire Skype

   

30th March 2011, LUXMEBOURG

Skype Connects Teachers and Classrooms across the Globe

24th July 2012

Skype Names Elisa Steele Corporate Vice President of Marketing

Skype adds world-class marketer with extensive technology industry expertise

PALO ALTO, CA, July 24, 2012 -- Skype, a division of Microsoft, today announced it is adding Elisa Steele to its senior management team as Corporate Vice President to lead marketing for Skype. In this role, Elisa will oversee Skype's global brand and marketing functions, as well as local go-to-market activities. Elisa will report to Skype President Tony Bates and will be based at Skype's office in Palo Alto.

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23rd July 2012

SURVEY FINDS NEARLY HALF OF CONSUMERS FAIL TO UPGRADE SOFTWARE REGULARLY AND ONE QUARTER OF CONSUMERS DON'T KNOW WHY TO UPDATE SOFTWARE

Skype, Norton and TomTom Invite Consumers to Update Software for Free
During ‘International Technology Upgrade Week’

Palo Alto, CA - JULY 23, 2012 - Skype today announced the launch of International Technology Upgrade Week (ITUW), a global initiative joined by Norton by Symantec and TomTom to encourage consumers to regularly download free software updates to their computers, smartphones and tablets and other portable devices, like GPS units. The prime focus of International Technology Upgrade Week is to directly address consumers’ concerns and educate them on the value of keeping their software up to date, especially when many updates are free.

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5th January 2012

Skype and Tely Labs Partner to Bring Affordable, Stunningly Simple HD Video Calling to the Living Room TV

Advanced, All-in-One, Android-based System Lets Consumers Connect Instantly To Those Who Matter Most - Right From Their TV, In Amazing HD Video Quality

Luxembourg and Menlo Park, CA — January 5, 2012 - Skype and Tely Labs today announce a partnership in which Tely Labs will offer Skype’s globally popular communications software in their powerful, yet compact, video calling device - telyHD, allowing everyday consumers to experience free Skype video calling with big-screen impact and high-definition clarity. Now, the entire household can use their TV to instantly and easily connect face-to-face with family and friends worldwide through Skype - whether on a computer, tablet, smartphone or TV. telyHD - which doesn’t require a computer and is compatible with most HD TVs - is well-priced, sets up in minutes, uses industry-leading Skype and Android technologies, and allows for video calls to take place in a comfortable, naturally social setting - your living room.

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