Microsoft retiring Skype after 20 years — as platform failed to keep up with Zoom, Slack
New York PostMAR 11
Microsoft to Shut Down Skype
Above: The Skype logo on a smartphone screen. Image copyright: Thomas Fuller/Contributor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Image
The Spin
Narrative A
This consolidation will streamline Microsoft's communication offerings and allow for faster innovation and better adaptation to customer needs. Teams has already shown significant growth and has been adopted by both business and personal users.
Narrative B
This shutdown will pose challenges for long-time users, particularly elderly individuals who are comfortable with the platform and resistant to technological change. It will also disrupt established communication patterns for international users who relied on Skype's calling features.