Topic: Skype Staffing Up For A Big Push To The Cloud

[sam]

As Skype prepares for an IPO in the next year,  the VoIP company has been looking for new ways to expand its business both in terms of revenue and product development. One avenue the company is exploring to bring in more revenue is through enterprise offerings, via B2C and B2B offerings. However, it looks like Skype will be moving its VoIP offerings to the cloud.

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/04/skype-staffing-up-for-a-big-push-to-the-cloud/

[Clive]

Isn't it strange how so many successful companies such as Google and Skype offer their services for free.   

[Rik]

Remembering there's no such thing as a free lunch, of course.

[sam]

and they don't even advertise on skype.

I do spend on average a £1 a month with skype though

[Clive]

That will pay the wages of the CEO.   

[Rik]

I wonder what his bonus is, then.

[Simon]

Advertising?

[Rik]

Undoubtedly.

[sam]

but skype doesn't have any advertising on it.

[sam]

https://support.skype.com/faq/FA335/How-does-Skype-make-money

[Clive]

Ah right.  Thanks Sam!