Sunday, February 6, 2011

Skype Sees Cloud Services Revenue Opportunity

Skype will be making a big move to the cloud in 2011. Skype’s cloud products will vary, from a plug-in to the ability for developers and advertisers to embed click-to call ads using Skype’s technology.

Specifically, click-to-call advertising on the web is a way for Skype to bring in revenue, the company believes. Another potential revenue model is to work with carriers to include Skype’s mobile services as part of a consumer’s phone bill.

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