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Microsoft to Retire Skype in May, Focus on Teams
Connected Economy // February 28, 2025

Microsoft said Friday (Feb. 28) that it will retire Skype in May and focus on Microsoft Teams as its communications and collaboration hub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Tech Firm Founders Debut VC Fund for Africa’s Next Unicorns
International // January 31, 2022

The founders of companies like Klarna and Skype, among others, are rolling out a new $200 million venture capital fund to find new unicorns in Africa, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Deep Dive: How Subscription Services Retain Customers By Hitting Pause
Subscription Commerce // September 18, 2020

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Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1,000 in Japan; Amazon Office Worker Confirmed Case
International // March 04, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on eCommerce, sporting events, travel, technology, and the economy as a whole. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Microsoft to Retire Skype in May, Focus on Teams

February 28, 2025
Microsoft said Friday (Feb. 28) that it will retire Skype in May and focus on Microsoft Teams as its communications and collaboration hub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Tech Firm Founders Debut VC Fund for Africa’s Next Unicorns

January 31, 2022
The founders of companies like Klarna and Skype, among others, are rolling out a new $200 million venture capital fund to find new unicorns in Africa, a report says. Get...

Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1,000 in Japan; Amazon Office Worker Confirmed Case

March 04, 2020
The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on eCommerce, sporting events, travel, technology, and the economy as a whole. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get...

UAE May Allow WhatsApp VoIP

November 07, 2019
A source has revealed that the UAE may lift its ban on WhatsApp calls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...