Simultaneously, the Redmond-based company also announced the good news. Microsoft will prioritize all of its software and hardware with new features and the addition of Skype.
Without a monopoly on Skype. Microsoft gave the note will continue to invest and support for the Skype client non- Microsoft platforms.
For information, last year have connected the 124 million Skype users each month. But 8.1 million of whom are paying customers.
With the acquisition valued at USD 8.5 billion (around Rp 72 trillion), the Skype business will become a new division in Microsoft. The CEO of Skype boss Tony Bates was appointed the new division with the position of President of Microsoft's Skype division, and will report directly to CEO Steve Ballmer.