By: Don Reisinger, eWeek
News Analysis: With approval by the Federal Trade Commission, Microsoft’s $8.5 billion buyout of Skype is a step closer to completion. If the deal clears final regulatory review by the U.S. Department of Justice, it could deliver benefits for multiple stakeholders. The Federal Trade Commission recently approved Microsoft’s $8.5 billion bid for Skype, putting the software giant one step closer to finally closing the deal for the VOIP provider. As long as the U.S. Department of Justice approves the deal, Skype will become the Microsoft Skype Division and be led by its current CEO, Tony Bates.
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