Skype to go offline on May 5; Microsoft urges transition to Teams

Microsoft will officially retire Skype on May 5, concluding the journey of one of the most recognisable video-calling platforms from the early internet era. After more than two decades of service, the technology major is asking users to move to Microsoft Teams, which is now its primary communication and collaboration platform.“All Skype chats and contacts will remain accessible through Teams using the same login credentials,” the company said in a blog post, assuring users of a smooth migration. All existing contacts and chat histories will carry…