Integration Vital to Success of Microsoft's Acquisition of Skype

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On 10 May 2011, Microsoft announced plans to buy Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. Skype will become a new business division within Microsoft. Skype CEO Tony Bates will become president of the division, reporting directly to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Microsoft plans to offer Skype on its Xbox consoles, as well as Windows Phone and Windows devices. It plans to connect Skype users with Lync, Exchange, Xbox Live and other communities. Microsoft has pledged to invest in and support Skype clients on non-Microsoft platforms.


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