Skype Connect 1.0 is Officially Launched
Skype announced the launch of Skype Connect 1.0 (formerly Skype for SIP). Skype Connect delivers a business solution that enables IP-enabled private branch exchange (PBX) or Unified Communications (UC) systems to connect to Skype. Read more
Our new tool to manage Skype in your business
var so = new SWFObject(“http://download.skype.com/share/videos/business/player.swf”, “videoplayer”, “590″, “332″, “9″, “#ffffff”);so.addParam(“allowFullScreen”, “true”);so.addVariable(“videoXML”, “http://blogs.skype.com/business/video_configuration/skype_manager.xml”);so.write(“skype_manager_video”); You already know that using Skype can save your business time and money, but how about managing all those different accounts? If your company uses Skype, you’ll love… Read more
AudioCodes, Grandstream and VoSKY awarded Skype for SIP interoperability
Skype continues to gain momentum with its Skype for SIP Open Beta programme, which now adds IP PBXs and gateways for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from AudioCodes, Grandstream Networks and VoSKY to the list of those leading hardware… Read more
Skype 4.2 Beta for Windows – pay for WiFi with your Skype Credit with Skype Access
The beta version of Skype 4.2 is now available to download – you can find out more on the main blog, but I wanted to focus here on Skype Access, a great new feature which arrives on Windows for… Read more
Skype for SIP beta program opens up to all businesses
Following the introduction of the Skype for SIP beta program in March, we heard from nearly 10,000 businesses of all sizes and service providers who were interested in connecting their existing SIP-based communications solutions to Skype. With today's opening up… Read more
Outlook Toolbar updated
I am delighted to announce that we today updated the Skype Toolbar for Outlook. Among the news in this version are: Graphics updated to comply with the new 4.0 standard Improved performance, especially when the user has lots of… Read more
Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business now interoperable with Skype for SIP
The Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business has now been certified as interoperable with Skype for SIP. If your organisation is already running a Cisco UC500, you can save money by directing your outbound calls to mobiles… Read more
SIPfoundry next in line for Skype for SIP interoperability
SIPfoundry's sipXecs open source enterprise IP PBX unified communications (UC) solution has now been certified as interoperable with Skype for SIP. If your organisation is running a sipXecs IP PBX, you can save money by directing your outbound calls… Read more
ShoreTel lands first Skype for SIP interoperability
This morning, Skype announced that ShoreTel has become the first OEM to secure interoperability between its Unified Communications (UC) system and Skype for SIP. This will allow roughly 11,000 Shoretel SIP enabled systems to register to try Skype for SIP… Read more
Skype for Asterisk available to all
Businesses around the world can take advantage of Skype’s low-cost calling to landlines and mobile phones and free calling to more than 400 million registered Skype users around the world using Skype for Asterisk. If you already use an Asterisk-based… Read more
