Comments on: Skype CEO Outlines Platform Ambitions, Hiring Plans

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Should Facebook Buy Skype?: Tech News « — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:01:57 +0000

[...] we’ve outlined before, Skype is trying to embed itself in every conceivable connected device. Whether it’s an LG television or an iPhone, the new team wants Skype’s IM, voice and SMS [...]

By: The Evolution of Skype

The Evolution of Skype — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:19:57 +0000

[...] 2009: Om Malik of GigaOm interviews Skype CEO Josh Silverman about the company’s platform plans. Silverman confirms: “We want [...]

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Wed, 19 May 2010 15:01:21 +0000

[...] think that if UCIF wants to be successful over the long term, it needs to work with Skype, which in my view is becoming the de facto leader in low-latency, low-cost and easy-to-use collaboration tools. Small and new web companies in [...]

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Skype Wants to Make Your TV More Social — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:51:23 +0000

[...] move isn’t totally unexpected. Skype CEO Josh Silverman told Om last November that he saw “a future where Skype would be embedded in connected game consoles, televisions [...]

By: New @ Symbian « Symbian Blog

New @ Symbian « Symbian Blog — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:55:04 +0000

[...] a move which could be a step toward Skype becoming the ubiquitous real-time communications platform CEO Josh Silverman envisions for the company. The release supports 17 different models and includes basic features such as free Skype-to-Skype [...]

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Skype beta calls on S60 « Mobility Buzz — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:06:13 +0000

[...] move which could be a step toward Skype becoming the ubiquitous real-time communications platform CEO Josh Silverman envisions for the company. The release supports 17 different models and includes basic features such as free Skype-to-Skype [...]

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Skype Beta Calls on Symbian Phones – GigaOM — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:42:19 +0000

By: Skype as a Next Generation Telephone platform

Skype as a Next Generation Telephone platform — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:30:05 +0000

[...] the legal issue put to rest, I can see a rejuvenated Skype hunting for more success. According to OM , Skype CEO Josh has outlined platform as one of the key product idea for the future. Iam not [...]

By: babyis60

babyis60 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:06:09 +0000

Skype for Asterisk is an example of the way they should be heading.
We’ve used it to enable useful skype-in-a-browser functionality
(within googlewave no less ).
The royalty-free licensing of SILK is another step in the right direction.

The question is if they can get folks on-board and an API out the door within your 18 month timeframe.

By: Larry Lisser

Larry Lisser — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:31 +0000

Ironically, I’m beginning to think that it will take Skype delivering a multi-chat video/screen-share service to create the long awaited SMB demand for this type of service from other providers. There are reasonably good options out there today for multi-chat video, yet not many with really significant traction yet in the SMB space. So, in the same way that Skype p-p video made one-on-one voice calls seem low impact or ‘lite’, it may be them who does the same for the 3 person voice conference call. The question will be whether they charge for it (I’d pay something) and if they will crush or create a market while they’re at it.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:12:04 +0000

Agreed… I think they realize that and are working on putting together a plan that might actually work and attract more attention from the VoIP community. My view on this is is – they have 18 months before Google Voice and at least one other small player gets a bigger following with the web developer community.

On the technical aspects, Josh was clear about the missing pieces and recognizes that offering a lame platform can actually be more damaging than not having open APIs. Well let’s see if they can deliver something developers love.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:09:12 +0000

Oh he was pretty clear on making video a big focus for the service going forward and we should expect some new features soon. I would be happy with a multi-person chat for starters.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:08:18 +0000

i am sure there is an answer but to be honest i didn’t have enough time to get all my questions in. next time i am on the phone with him, i probably will chat with him.

By: Shyam Subramanyan

Shyam Subramanyan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:36:31 +0000

Voice is fairly well served now, but video calls are not, especially in hand held and purpose-built devices. Video conferencing in the enterprise also ties you down to a location. All of these could be a big opportunity for Skype.

By: Hahnfeld

Hahnfeld — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:16:47 +0000

I just spent a few months working closely with some ex-Skype guys on a start-up which revolves around an embedded Skype client. Reality is, Skype seems to be a long way from the openness & ubiquity they’re discussing here. There are numerous pieces missing both technically and commercially, plus they seem unable to keep to a schedule.

They need to get their act together or the developers will just move to another platform. Google uses open standards & have everything ready-to-go. People won’t wait forever, and in-the-end Skype’s just a another network.

By: pwb

pwb — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:29:43 +0000

Maybe a question about Google Voice?