skype and business
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Skype was formed during the early 21st century, but what has made it successful? The slide shows the history of Skype, what it is, how is it being used and the advantages and disadvantages of Skype.TRANSCRIPT
2011
From this presentation you will learnt about:
From this presentation you will learnt about:
What is Skype? How does it work? What is it for? Benefits Drawbacks
Introduction to SkypeIntroduction to Skype
Have anyone heard of Kaaza? How did Skype approached the market?
2003Skype was
introduced and launched by Niklas
Zennström and Janus Friis
2006Skype added
more features: SMS, File Sharing
2007Skype added
Video feature and Video Conference
2005Brought by Ebay for $2.6 Billion
2008Skype Mobile is
launched
2011Brought by
Microsoft for $8.6 Billion
-Fast-Free
How does it work?How does it work?
Peer-to-peer network VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN)
Skype in many formsSkype in many formsComputer Mobile
Device/Tablet
Mobile Device & Phone
Do you know any median that support Skype?
FeaturesFeatures
Voice Mail
Online Number
Instant Messaging
Skype to Skype Skype to Phone SMS
Conference Call
FeaturesFeatures
Conference Call
Statistical DataStatistical Data
Date
Total user accounts(millions)
Active users, daily
use(millions)
Skype to Skype
minutes(billions)
SkypeOut minutes(billions)
Revenue USD
(millions)
Q4 2005 74.7 10.8 N/A N/A N/A
Q1 2006 94.6 15.2 6.9 0.7 35
Q2 2006 113.1 16.6 7.1 0.8 44
Q3 2006 135.9 18.7 6.6 1.1 50
Q4 2006 171.2 21.2 7.6 1.5 66
Q1 2007 195.5 23.2 7.7 1.3 79
Q2 2007 219.6 23.9 7.1 1.3 90
Q3 2007 245.7 24.2 6.1 1.4 98
Q4 2007 276.3 27.0 11.9 1.6 115
Q1 2008 309.3 31.3 14.2 1.7 126
Q2 2008 338.2 32.0 14.8 1.9 136
Q3 2008 370 33.7 16.0 2.2 143
Q4 2008 405 36.5 20.5 2.6 145
Q1 2009 443 42.2 23.6 2.9 153
Q2 2009 483 ? 25.5 3.0 170
Q3 2009 521 ? 27.7 3.1 185
Q4 2009 ? ? 36.1 ? ?
2010 (full year)
? ? 190 12.8 860
YearInternational call
market share
2005 2.9%
2006 4.4%
2008 8%
2010 13%
Judging from the given data, have Skype gain profit?
Skype UniquenessSkype Uniqueness
Skype uses peer-to-peer network instead of client-server network.
Skype’s Phone Directory is available for search
vs.
Peer-to-peer Client-to-server
Skype Uses in real lifeSkype Uses in real life
Personal:1. Instant Messaging2. Conference
Business:1. Call2. Conference3. SMS4. Voice Mail5. File transfer
Benefits of Skype in real lifeBenefits of Skype in real life
Personal:1.Reduce Costs
Business:1. Reduce Costs (Effiency)2. Greater Interaction
Drawbacks of SkypeDrawbacks of Skype
No emergency phone call US is Skype’s local
Security and PrivacySecurity and Privacy
No technologies are full proof of privacy thieves
People are allowed to use the system without revealing their identity to other users
Skype provides only indirect assistance through its Web portal only and contact email addresses.
Skype Downtime Skype does not own a telephone line
Discussion Time!Discussion Time!
There are other similar alternatives too and some might even be better, do you think people will switch from Skype to other applications?
If you were the owner of a company and might or might not have any other applications installed, would you consider using Skype service system in order to save money on calls and travelling expense to the meeting?