Skype is a global brand, a massive business, and a future piece of the Microsoft empire. However, despite the company’s enormous popularity, until its acquisition by Microsoftwas announced, few were curious about the history of the company.
That has changed. Now, with billions changing hands for ownership of Skype, wary users and aspiring entrepreneurs are asking how the firm managed to grow to be so large, and so important on every continent.
With that in mind, the following infographic contains a host of very interesting information on Skype, and its walk from being nothing but an idea, to a powerhouse. You can check out our previous coverage the Skype acquisitionhere, and our general coverage of the companyhere. Enjoy!
Viaonlinemba.com.
Story byAlex Wilhelm
Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex on Twitter, and on Facebook. You can reach Alex via email at alex@thenextweb(show all)Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex onTwitter,and onFacebook.You can reach Alex via email atalex@thenextweb.com
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