Redmond preps its enterprise communication platform to include Android tablets, as well as Skype video callers
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Microsoft Hacked By Syrian Electronic Army Yet Again
Profilic Syrian hacksters strike again in attack on the Microsoft Office blog
Syrian Electronic Army Hacks Skype Social Pages And Blog
Hackers leave anti-NSA spying messages across Microsoft-run accounts
Cisco Loses Legal Challenge To Microsoft Skype Deal
Cisco loses its legal challenge over Microsoft's purchase of VoIP giant Skype, but will not appeal
Skype Investigated In Luxembourg Over NSA Collaboration
Skype privacy called into question again, following Snowden revelations
Microsoft Takes Skype To The Cloud For Mobile Era
Microsoft reveals the evolution of its Skype service as it adapts from its PC heritage to a more mobile world
BBM Set For Android And iOS Arrival, Ahead Of Z30 Launch
BlackBerry’s popular BBM is to finally arrive on Android and iOS devices this weekend
Skype Celebrates 10th Birthday, Promises To Launch 3D Video Calls
TechWeekEurope takes a look at the history of the VoIP pioneer
Skype To Be Windows 8.1 ‘Default Communications Experience’
Skype is to be one of the default start apps for Windows 8.1
Microsoft ‘Closely Collaborated’ With NSA To Decrypt Messages
Microsoft says it is only abiding by the law
Skype ‘Explored Making Government Snooping Easier’
Project Chess looked at technical and legal challenges of allowing easy access to snoops, according to a report
Skype Introduces Video Messaging To Help Reach Offline Contacts
Skype users on all platforms can now send three minute video snippets alongside text messages
Saudi Arabia ‘Planning To Ban WhatsApp’
Saudis show aggressive approach in coping with modern communications
Microsoft Connects Skype, Lync
Microsoft has introduced voice and chat interoperability between its enterprise and consumer products
Cisco Slams ‘Careless’ European Approval Of Microsoft-Skype Deal
Cisco claims Microsoft has an unfair monopoly on the video communications market thanks to Skype
Microsoft Touts Xbox One For Connected Homes
Redmond is to use its Xbox One console as a gateway to other Microsoft services including video calls
If You Want True Privacy, Use Something Other Than Skype
Skype doesn't provide as much privacy as other comms products, so just use them instead if you care enough, says Tom Brewster
Skype Updated And Arrives On BlackBerry Z10
Microsoft has updated Skype again and tweaked its BlackBerry app so it will run on the Z10 smartphone
Viber Desktop Brings VoIP Challenge To Skype
Viber Desktop is released on PC and Mac, while mobile apps also receive update
Skype Integration Added To Outlook.com
Microsoft starts rolling out Skype plug-in to UK Outlook users
BlackBerry Q10 Gets Keyboard Optimised Skype and WhatsApp
Skype and WhatsApp arrive on BlackBerry Q10, but Z10 users miss out on VoIP app
Illegal Botnet Bitcoin Mining Boom ‘Incoming’
Security researcher warns of growth in illegal mining following discovery of Skype Trojan
Skype Users Hit 2 Billion Minutes A Day Milestone
Microsoft has revealed that Skype users consume 2 billion minutes each day on its popular VoIP service
UK Police World’s Hungriest For Skype Users’ Private Data
Microsoft figures show British police make more requests for Skype user data than other forces in any other nation
If France Brands Skype A Telco, It Blocks Progress!
If the French regulator forces Skype to register as a telco. it wil reflect badly on France, says Andreas Bernstrom
French Authorities Say Skype Must Register As Telco
Skype to be investigated after failing to respond to regulator's requests
Microsoft Promises Skype/Lync Integration For Enterprises
Microsoft is to deliver stronger Lync-Skype integration as it seeks to disrupt the enterprise communications market
Skype International Call Growth ‘Threatens Telcos’
Skype-to-Skype international call traffic grows by 44 percent in 2012
Skype Will Replace Windows Live Messenger On April 8
Skype also adds asynchronous video chat to some versions - but not Windows
FBI: ‘Sextortion’ Hacker Coerced 350 Women Into Stripping
Accounts hacked and over 350 women coerced into taking their clothes off