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Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Technology news website Ars Technica says it discovered that Microsoft may be snooping into those private messages being sent over Skype. The tech website found that the Microsoft-owned service regularly scans messages for signs of fraud and then holds on to that information indefinitely. The site utilized the skills of security researcher Ashkan Soltani to look into just how secure Skype's message service really is. Soltani was...
Enid Burns for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online This week Microsoft outlined its plans to move users of its Messenger platform over to Skype. Microsoft originally planned to retire Messenger in all countries except mainland China by the end of the first quarter of 2013. However, it now appears that the transition may take a little longer than originally stated. Plans for the switchover were detailed by Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft on ZDNet. Microsoft executives now plan to...
LONDON and PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skype today launched to the public Skype in the workspace (SITW), a new online platform for small businesses to instantly connect with potential customers, partners and suppliers across the globe. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) The free-to-use tool makes use of the huge network already offered by Skype, allowing millions of small businesses to promote their products and services to new...
According to news reports, Skype Technologies is firing senior executives before Microsoft Corp. completes its purchase of the Internet-calling service. Bloomberg reported that Vice Presidents David Gurl, Christopher Dean, Russ Shaw and Don Albet were dismissed from the company. The report, who cited sources familiar with the situation, also said Chief Marketing offer Doug Bewsher, head of human resources Anne Gillespie, and executives Ramu Sunkara and Allyson Campa were also fired....
PicCell Wireles announces a promotional US Virtual Number (USVN) rate plan that offers rates lower than Skype, a popular low-cost VoIP calling service. This strategic move allows the friends and family to reach PicCell phones abroad and only pay domestic US rates, while saving more than ever. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 12, 2011 The incoming rate for USVN calls to PicCell clients is cheaper than using Skype and does not require a Skype account, any third-party software or even a computer...
