Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May, Shift Services to Microsoft Teams

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Microsoft has announced it will shut down its video calling service, Skype, in May. The tech giant acquired Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011 and said it would redirect some of Skype's services to Microsoft Teams, its leading video conferencing and team collaboration platform. The move marks a significant shift as Microsoft focuses on expanding Teams for business and personal communication needs.