In a move that helps it keep pace and push ahead of rivals such as Google and could help it take on pure voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) companies such as Skype and even traditional telecom companies, Microsoft said it would buy privately held Teleo for an undisclosed sum. San Francisco-based Teleo provides both software and services that enable traditional phones to be called from personal computer applications such as chat programs.
Microsoft Jumps Into VoIP Fold with Teleo Acquisition
Posted by: Keith Regan September 1, 2005 07:51 AMIn a move that helps it keep pace and push ahead of rivals such as Google and could help it take on pure voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) companies such as Skype and even traditional telecom companies, Microsoft said it would buy privately held Teleo for an undisclosed sum. San Francisco-based Teleo provides both software and services that enable traditional phones to be called from personal computer applications such as chat programs.