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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Limited_Liability_Company
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gptkbp:acquired
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gptkb:Microsoft
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gptkbp:acquisition
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AI integration
global expansion
enhanced security features
cash and stock
cloud services expansion
focus on mobile applications
integration into Microsoft products
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gptkbp:cause
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expansion of product offerings
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gptkbp:ceo_at_time_of_acquisition
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gptkb:Steven_Anthony_Ballmer
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Slack
gptkb:Zoom
gptkb:Google_Meet
gptkb:Cisco_Webex
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gptkbp:demographics
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gptkb:educational_institutions
non-profit organizations
business users
global audience
individual users
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gptkbp:effect_on_microsoft
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increased market share in communication
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gptkbp:effect_on_skype
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increased investment
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Acquisition of Skype
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gptkbp:impact
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enhanced communication services
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gptkbp:integration
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gptkb:Microsoft_Office
gptkb:Outlook.com
gptkb:Xbox_Live
gptkb:operating_system
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Redmond,_Washington
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gptkbp:market
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gptkb:Telecommunications
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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instant messaging
screen sharing
video calling
group calls
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:Sony
gptkb:LG_Electronics
gptkb:Skype_for_Business
gptkb:Facebook
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:e_Bay
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gptkbp:project
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enhanced user experience
support for new platforms
focus on privacy and security
continued feature updates
increased integration with Microsoft Teams
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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required from multiple countries
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gptkbp:revenue
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increased revenue streams
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gptkbp:technology
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gptkb:Vo_IP
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gptkbp:type
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strategic acquisition
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gptkbp:user_base
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over 300 million monthly active users
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gptkbp:values
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8.5 billion USD
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:2011
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Steven_Anthony_Ballmer
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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