Microsoft makes Smart moves on eliminating Lync in favor of Skype (forBusiness) and promises long awaited integration with outlook. Read more on Network World below: Say goodbye to Microsoft Lync, hello to Skype for Business | Network World.

Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 Billion.  It promises tight integration with Office and other MS products, but not to tie it into Windows directly. Buzzblog: Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion.