Table of Contents
- Summary
- The Vision
- Industry Implications
- Key Takeaways
- About Alfred Poor
- About GigaOm
- Copyright
1. Summary
On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, Skype announced the new SkypeKit software developer’s kit (SDK). The following day, the GM of Platform for Skype, Jonathan Christensen, delivered a lunchtime keynote address to attendees at the CES Line Show in New York City. In his presentation, he outlined the vision for the new “plugged into Skype” initiative and explained how Skype’s “platform solution” is a key factor in the company’s plans for future growth.
Skype, of course, already holds a commanding lead in the computer-based voice and video communications market. This new move could make it possible for the company’s services to be available on an even broader range of devices, from automotive ones to TVs and personal electronics. The fact is that the number of network-connected devices continues to rise, and the “plugged into Skype” initiative would further strengthen the company’s already iron-like hold on this market and make it even more difficult for competitors to find a toehold.