Skype, the popular messaging software, and VoIP services has been fully acquired by Microsoft, becoming a division of Redmond.
Eventually an agreement was finally reached and finalized, following regulatory approvals of the U.S. and European bodies.
To head the new division of Microsoft will be the current CEO of Skype, Tony Bates .
Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft said that " Skype is a phenomenal product and a brand loved by millions of users around the world [.. .] We will work with the Skype team to create new avenues of communication between friends, relatives and acquaintances, in any place and at any time . "
Microsoft will integrate Skype into their products, to increase the popularity and usability. Current employees will retain their place Skype and their offices in Russia, UK, Hong Kong USA.