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hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss announces another step forward in their diet plan by allowing greater access to their doctors and nurses with the addition of Skype to their health and diet program. Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 09, 2012 hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss announces another step forward in their diet plan by allowing greater access to their doctors and nurses with the addition of Skype to their health and diet program. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss has been on the...

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a worldwide search for the "next big band," Skype today announced Sacramento alternative pop-rock band The Reel as winner of the "Join Say it with Skype" competition. Judging the entries were Pete Wentz of Black Cards, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, and Matt Pinfield, MTV music personality and host of "120 Minutes." The band was selected for its outstanding vocal ability, screen presence and originality, all of which resonated...

Over 25,000 businesses now use ClickDesk to convert their web visitors to happy customers through fastest live chat, voice chat, help desk and social toolbar. Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) July 06, 2012 ClickDesk, a leading provider of Multi-channel customer engagement solutions to businesses, today announced it is celebrating its first anniversary. Launched in June, 2011, ClickDesk has grown exponentially and has attracted over 25,000 customers worldwide. “We are thrilled to celebrate...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off the success of their flagship product Whistle, cloud communications company 2600hz today announced their newest service Kazoo BETA, a visual PBX with a complete suite of enterprise features powered on Kazoo, their distributed cloud telecom platform. On the back-end, Kazoo provides an API toolset giving developers full access to integrate and control all features of the platform. With both offerings, 2600hz enables users to...

Microsoft confirmed recent rumors on Monday when it officially announced it would acquire San Francisco-based enterprise social-networking startup Yammer for $1.2 billion in cash. The software giant said Yammer would join its Office Division, led by Kurt DelBene. The division also includes SharePoint and Skype. "The acquisition of Yammer underscores our commitment to deliver technology that businesses need and people love," said Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer. "Yammer adds a...

MONTREAL, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuna Software, the company that develops, designs and markets Messenger Plus! for Skype and Windows Live(TM) Messenger, has released the milestone version of its Skype application. Highlights of Version 1.5 include the ability to stream movies and overlay images in video conversations viewable on all Skype-enabled devices including mobile phones and tablets. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120625/IN27685) "Messenger Plus!...

Individuals who are faithful users of Skype's phone service are now able to send faxes with the addition of a simple fax service. Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) June 24, 2012 Millions of people use Skype on a daily basis as a convenient and free way to communicate. Not only is it simple to use, it is versatile, meaning that people can use to their advantage in a variety of unique ways, whether for business or personal reasons. For those who have become hooked on the tool of internet faxing,...

Social connectivity and, independent living key benefits, say seniors; new research partnership with U of T to explore age-friendly technologies TORONTO, June 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Digital communications may once have been the domain of the young, but Canada's senior citizens are increasingly crossing the digital divide, according to new research from Revera, a Canadian leader in seniors' accommodation, care and services.  The Revera Report on Tech-Savvy Seniors reveals that a...

TORONTO, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comwave today launched ePhone for Android smartphones and tablets which are part of a string of Comwave Apps intended to take a bite of Skype's market share. ePhone is different though, in that the service includes a real telephone number that allows you to receive an incoming call from any telephone around the world. "Having a Toronto or New York phone number on your cell phone or laptop computer is powerful especially when you travel and want...

Microsoft will reportedly acquire Yammer Inc., a cloud-based social network for business collaboration, for $1.2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday, citing a source familiar with the matter. It is unclear when the acquisition will be completed and announced, according to the source. Bloomberg News had reported news of a potential acquisition earlier in the day on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the negotiations. Spokespersons for Microsoft and San...