Microsoft acquires Talko

Microsoft has bought another mobile app, this time a Talko- a business team messaging app available for iOS and Android.

The app is said to belong to former CTO and Chief Software Architect of Microsoft – Ray Ozzie. This app will be integrated into Skype and Skype for Business.

Gurdeep Singh Pall, Corporate Vice President, Skype has announced in a blog post:

I am pleased to announce today that Microsoft has acquired technology from Talko, maker of an innovative mobile app for on-the-go business communications. As part of the agreement, Talko employees will join the Skype team. Together, the new technology and talent will help us deliver great new features and capabilities in both Skype and Skype for Business.

The app will be discontinued for Android and iOS in March 2016, but the team is working to preserve the conversations.

Source: Microsoft