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Philips Selects PamConsult Technology for Net TV eBay Channel

Philips Selects PamConsult Technology for Net TV eBay Channel

By on February 24, 2009

Software developer and publisher PamConsult pioneered third party software development for Skype, having provided the initial German translation of Skype and then launching the first Skype Extra, Pamela in 2005. Two weeks ago PamConsult released Pamela 4.5 for which a review is forthcoming. Their PamFax offering won accolades as the 2007 Skype Partner mashup competition. [...]

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Accessing Skype on the iPhone and BlackBerry

Accessing Skype on the iPhone and BlackBerry

By on February 22, 2009

Thursday evening I was checking out Truphone’s latest release only to learn that their somewhat delayed version that provides access to Skype is still on hold. At that time I went browsing for other applications on the App Store and came across one that I have had previous experience with on the BlackBerry: IM+ for [...]

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Skype COO Scott Durchslag Outlines Skype’s Mobile Strategy

Skype COO Scott Durchslag Outlines Skype’s Mobile Strategy

By on February 18, 2009

At this year’s CES 2009 Skype press conference, COO Scott Durchslag provided an overview of Skype Everywhere (or Skype Wherever Whenever). Basically Skype is looking to become installed wherever there is a communications device with embedded intelligence (processor and memory) and an Internet connection capability. Along with the announcement yesterday of the new Skype – [...]

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Skype Everywhere: Nokia and Skype Announce Ongoing Partnership

By on February 17, 2009

With the evolution of smartphones incorporating both WiFi and 3G wireless support, we are also seeing the application of Voice over IP technology as providing at least one leg of a wireless call. iSkoot was a pioneering example, with both their support of a wide range of wireless phones, including Nokia, Android and BlackBerry (full [...]

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Skype Everywhere: Sony Xperia X1 Skype panel announced at MWC

By on February 16, 2009

One of the evolving issues with the release of so many smartphone applications is how to manage access to a multitude of applications from a “Home” screen. iPhone allows up to nine Home screens; BlackBerry and Nokia basically use a Folder Tree for access via the Home screen or a sub-folder. Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X1, [...]

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A Partnership Is Worth Zilch When….

By on January 24, 2009

… your partner fails to provide an obvious path to download and install your software. In early July last year I wrote about the launch of Dell Video Chat, based on a newly announced agreement between Dell and SightSpeed to use SightSpeed’s video services. The bottom line was that Dell Video Chat would become available [...]

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The Skype Restructuring: Global Products, Regional Markets

By on January 23, 2009

Josh Silverman joined Skype as President early in the spring of 2008; since then he has been reviewing Skype’s opportunities and building a team of experienced executives who can bring to Skype the products, programs and team building expertise required to operate a business with a run rate of $600MM per year, 20% contribution margins [...]

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