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Skype Technologies SA
Microsoft acquires Skype for $8.5B in cash
Wed, 11/05/2011 - 13:39 by NeelamGoswami
 In a landmark deal, Microsoft Corp. has acquired internet phone company Skype Technologies SA, reps for both the companies announced Tuesday. Placing its biggest bet yet, the Redmond software giant paid $8.5 billion in cash to buy VoIP provider Skype Global. |