Skype in the enterprise: Can you hear me now?
Skype just released their SIP beta in the open, and it's going to change the business communications landscape. Businesses can use their existing SIP-based PBX or Unified Communications platform for a minimal monthly charge.
The Skype admin tool is full featured, and allows administrators to manage employee accounts. Admins can control feature and number availability. The company seems to be channeling resources into the admin tool rather than the desktop client.
There are over 520 million Skype users worldwide. Bridging between those users and the complex world of telephony is a substantial gain for the industry. Skype is introducing the concept of enterprise VOIP to an wide audience, and the industry will grow as a result.
