Skype forms partnership with Intel
The companies are working together to optimise Skype for Intel dual-core processor-based PCs, and are planning to further enhance voice and video over the Internet.
The first result of the companies’ joint technical efforts is the availability of free, ten-way voice conference calling for up to ten people in Skype 2.0.
The feature is available for home and business users with Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology-based laptop PCs, and desktop PCs based on Intel Pentium D processors, Pentium Extreme Edition processors and the recently introduced Intel Viiv technology.
The two companies plan ongoing, additional feature extensions and optimisation for Intel’s dual-core processors.
Later this year, Skype will release video calling optimised for Intel dual-core technology, boosting performance and bringing free, high-quality video calling to millions of users with Intel processors.
Beyond laptops and desktops, Intel and Skype share a common vision to enable Skype to function seamlessly across a wide variety of Intel-based computing platforms and network environments, including handheld computers, as well as WiFi and WiMAX wireless networks.
“We want to make communicating over the Internet simple and accessible,” says Henry Gomez, GM of Skype North America.
“Through our partnership with Intel we can ensure that Skype performs better than any other Internet calling application and drive widespread business and consumer adoption.”
“Intel views the PC as a tool for collaboration for home and business users,” says Robert B. Crooke, vice-president and GM of Intel’s Business Client Group.
“Skype is advancing this capability and today Intel dual-core processors allow you to host Skype conferences of up to ten participants with enhanced call quality on both laptop and desktop PCs.”
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