At what point does it "make sense" to continue developing and supporting APIs for a product? Arguably, Skype has a huge user base and thus huge "custom application potential energy". But here we see them shaking off any ties, without mention of possible future offerings.
So, what metrics should they be aiming for to prove viability?
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At what point does it "make sense" to continue developing and supporting APIs for a product? Arguably, Skype has a huge user base and thus huge "custom application potential energy". But here we see them shaking off any ties, without mention of possible future offerings.
So, what metrics should they be aiming for to prove viability?
They're probably just looking to make it as profitable as possible as quick as possible. They probably aren't looking long-term.
There also exists the possibility that this is a way to try and drive up share prices by looking like they are doing something.
"We're dropping off unprofitable parts of the business! Look at us! We're doing something. Skype's outlook is improving!"
"Skype's outlook is improving!"
by dropping Outlook integration
Queue rimshot...