For many individuals, Skype was the originator of remote video communication. The platform was originally launched all the way back in 2003 and quickly became an essential tool for families and friends looking to communicate over long distances. Skype was eventually acquired by Microsoft in 2011 and now has to compete with a huge number of other video conferencing tools, including another one developed by its owner, Microsoft Teams.
Although Skype has continued to exist following the Microsoft acquisition, it has become increasingly clear that the Redmond-based firm is willing to direct more of its energies to its Microsoft Teams brand.
