The end of an era

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After 23 years, Skype officially signed off on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era in digital communication. Acquired by Microsoft in 2011, Skype once revolutionised voice and video calls over the internet, peaking with over 300 million users.

However, as platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams gained popularity, Skype’s relevance waned.

Microsoft now encourages users to transition to Teams, offering seamless migration of contacts and chat history.

For those seeking alternatives, options abound:

• • Zoom for versatile video conferencing,
  • Signal for privacy-focused messaging, and
  • Discord for community engagement.

While some users express nostalgia for Skype’s simplicity, the shift reflects the evolving landscape of digital communication.

As we bid farewell to Skype, it’s clear that the way we connect continues to transform, offering new tools to stay in touch in our increasingly digital world.

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One more thing, at Pfortner, we take communications privacy very seriously. We encrypt email, messaging and network communications to provide our clientele with uncompromised privacy.

If you need to protect sensitive communications, please see www.pfortner.co.za or send an email to info@pfortner.co.za, and we will get back to you.