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The Skype's the Limit: How Video Chatting is Connecting the World [Infographic]

The Skype's the Limit How Video Chatting Is Connecting the World And it's starting to dominate international calling Skype's growth has been rapid Registered users, in millions: Minutes of international phone traffic added in 2011, in billions: 2010: 663 2009: 560 Skype: Int'l long distance 47 2008: 405 providers: 2007: 276 19 2006: 171 2005: 75 Number of users online at one time, in millions: April 10, 2012: 40 March 3, 2012: Feb. 24, 2012: 32 35 Due to its market prowess, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011. A It plans to integrate Skype functionality in many Microsoft products, ensuring that Skype's influence in online communication will grow quickly. Where are Skype users? 17% U.S.A. 11% 56% 16% Other Americas Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, and Africa You do WHAT with your Skype!? Video conferencing is gaining visibility in diverse areas. Health Care Criminal Justice Job Interviews Patients in remote areas are Candidates and companies able to get medical consultations via Skype. Skype increases efficiency by allowing courts to hear testimony via video. save money and time by interviewing for faraway jobs over the internet. Skype: changing of our day-to-day As Skype grows, people are using videoconferencing technology in innovative ways. In the classroom Skype helps to connect: By connecting teachers to experts and classrooms through their Skype in the Classroom program, Skype can: 190 countries ши Classrooms around the world are Enable collaboration on thematic projects connecting with in-class video exchanges and working together Help students learn about other cultures 700 resources Teachers upload links, videos, ideas, articles, and images to a Skype resource directory others can reference for their classes Bring scientific research projects into the classroom 29,000 teachers Find out more about Skype in the classroom at: education.skype.com In the workplace A 2012 study found there's growing acceptance of flexible hours and remote working options, including videoconferencing. % of workers who agree Flextime is becoming more widely accepted 72% Flextime improves productivity 73% Flextime is a privilege I want to protect 69% In the future, workers expect to use video conferencing technologies more, and use email and landlines less. % of workers who expect to use this technology more Video conferencing 29% Desk-based video calling 29% Internet-based voice calling 26% Room-based video calling 19% In health care From psychologists to veterinarians, health care providers are using Skype to connect with patients. A Norwegian study explored the effectiveness of first aid instructions given via video calling versUS via voice instructions only The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs studied nearly 100,000 mental health patients enrolled in video conferencing therapy sessions between 2006 and 2010. Participants said Instructions were pretty easy or very easy to understand 92 % 86% How did video conferencing impact the patients' health care? Video + Audio Audio Only Reduced hospital admissions by 24% First aid provider gained confidence in technique Reduced their days in the hospital by 26% 49 % U 30% Video + Audio Audio Only Agreed that video instruction is better 88 % 63% Video + Audio Audio Only Though it's connecting millions and impacting the way we communicate worldwide, the price for being part of the Skype community is still, for the most part, "free." Never Skyped before? Here's how to get started. Download the Skype software to enjoy free features like video conferencing, as You'll need: • A computer with a built-in microphone • A web cam • An internet connection well as paid services, like making calls to landlines or mobile phones. Online-Education.net Created for Online-Education.net © QuinStreet, Inc., 2012 Sources: The Big Blog, Skype, 2012 TeleGeography Report Executive Summary, TeleGeography, 2012, Pp. 1 International Call Traffic Growth Slows as Skype's Volumes Soar, TeleGeography, 2012 Skype in the Classroom, Skype, 2012 The Future of Workplaces, GigaOm, 2012, Pp. 20, 26. Outcomes of 98,609 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patients Enrolled in Telemental Health Services, 2006-2010. Psychiatric Services, 2012. Research shows 3G Video Emergency Calls could convert more bystanders into rescuers, mHealth Insight, 2011 EBAY INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS, eBay, 2006 EBAY INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS, eBay, 2008 Skype Fast Facts, Q4 2008, Skype Skype By the Numbers: It's Really Big, GigaOm, 2010 Skype Grows FY revenues 20%, reaches 663 mln users, Telecompaper, 2011 Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2011 Pp. 141 http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2011/08/15/4-tips-for-skype-interview-success/ http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/video-call/ http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2011/oct11/10-13SkypePR.aspx The Skype's the Limit How Video Chatting Is Connecting the World And it's starting to dominate international calling Skype's growth has been rapid Registered users, in millions: Minutes of international phone traffic added in 2011, in billions: 2010: 663 2009: 560 Skype: Int'l long distance 47 2008: 405 providers: 2007: 276 19 2006: 171 2005: 75 Number of users online at one time, in millions: April 10, 2012: 40 March 3, 2012: Feb. 24, 2012: 32 35 Due to its market prowess, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011. A It plans to integrate Skype functionality in many Microsoft products, ensuring that Skype's influence in online communication will grow quickly. Where are Skype users? 17% U.S.A. 11% 56% 16% Other Americas Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, and Africa You do WHAT with your Skype!? Video conferencing is gaining visibility in diverse areas. Health Care Criminal Justice Job Interviews Patients in remote areas are Candidates and companies able to get medical consultations via Skype. Skype increases efficiency by allowing courts to hear testimony via video. save money and time by interviewing for faraway jobs over the internet. Skype: changing of our day-to-day As Skype grows, people are using videoconferencing technology in innovative ways. In the classroom Skype helps to connect: By connecting teachers to experts and classrooms through their Skype in the Classroom program, Skype can: 190 countries Classrooms around the world are Enable collaboration on thematic projects connecting with in-class video exchanges and working together Help students learn about other cultures 700 resources Teachers upload links, videos, ideas, articles, and images to a Skype resource directory others can reference for their classes Bring scientific research projects into the classroom 29,000 teachers Find out more about Skype in the classroom at: education.skype.com In the workplace A 2012 study found there's growing acceptance of flexible hours and remote working options, including videoconferencing. % of workers who agree Flextime is becoming more widely accepted 72% Flextime improves productivity 73% Flextime is a privilege I want to protect 69% In the future, workers expect to use video conferencing technologies more, and use email and landlines less. % of workers who expect to use this technology more Video conferencing 29% Desk-based video calling 29% Internet-based voice calling 26% Room-based video calling 19% In health care From psychologists to veterinarians, health care providers are using Skype to connect with patients. A Norwegian study explored the effectiveness of first aid instructions given via video calling versUS via voice instructions only The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs studied nearly 100,000 mental health patients enrolled in video conferencing therapy sessions between 2006 and 2010. Participants said Instructions were pretty easy or very easy to understand 92 % 86% How did video conferencing impact the patients' health care? Video + Audio Audio Only Reduced hospital admissions by 24% First aid provider gained confidence in technique Reduced their days in the hospital by 26% 49 % U 30% Video + Audio Audio Only Agreed that video instruction is better 88 % 63% Video + Audio Audio Only Though it's connecting millions and impacting the way we communicate worldwide, the price for being part of the Skype community is still, for the most part, "free." Never Skyped before? Here's how to get started. Download the Skype software to enjoy free features like video conferencing, as You'll need: • A computer with a built-in microphone • A web cam • An internet connection well as paid services, like making calls to landlines or mobile phones. Online-Education.net Created for Online-Education.net © QuinStreet, Inc., 2012 Sources: The Big Blog, Skype, 2012 TeleGeography Report Executive Summary, TeleGeography, 2012, Pp. 1 International Call Traffic Growth Slows as Skype's Volumes Soar, TeleGeography, 2012 Skype in the Classroom, Skype, 2012 The Future of Workplaces, GigaOm, 2012, Pp. 20, 26. Outcomes of 98,609 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patients Enrolled in Telemental Health Services, 2006-2010. Psychiatric Services, 2012. Research shows 3G Video Emergency Calls could convert more bystanders into rescuers, mHealth Insight, 2011 EBAY INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS, eBay, 2006 EBAY INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS, eBay, 2008 Skype Fast Facts, Q4 2008, Skype Skype By the Numbers: It's Really Big, GigaOm, 2010 Skype Grows FY revenues 20%, reaches 663 mln users, Telecompaper, 2011 Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2011 Pp. 141 http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2011/08/15/4-tips-for-skype-interview-success/ http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/video-call/ http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2011/oct11/10-13SkypePR.aspx The Skype's the Limit How Video Chatting Is Connecting the World And it's starting to dominate international calling Skype's growth has been rapid Registered users, in millions: Minutes of international phone traffic added in 2011, in billions: 2010: 663 2009: 560 Skype: Int'l long distance 47 2008: 405 providers: 2007: 276 19 2006: 171 2005: 75 Number of users online at one time, in millions: April 10, 2012: 40 March 3, 2012: Feb. 24, 2012: 32 35 Due to its market prowess, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011. A It plans to integrate Skype functionality in many Microsoft products, ensuring that Skype's influence in online communication will grow quickly. Where are Skype users? 17% U.S.A. 11% 56% 16% Other Americas Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, and Africa You do WHAT with your Skype!? Video conferencing is gaining visibility in diverse areas. Health Care Criminal Justice Job Interviews Patients in remote areas are Candidates and companies able to get medical consultations via Skype. Skype increases efficiency by allowing courts to hear testimony via video. save money and time by interviewing for faraway jobs over the internet. Skype: changing of our day-to-day As Skype grows, people are using videoconferencing technology in innovative ways. In the classroom Skype helps to connect: By connecting teachers to experts and classrooms through their Skype in the Classroom program, Skype can: 190 countries Classrooms around the world are Enable collaboration on thematic projects connecting with in-class video exchanges and working together Help students learn about other cultures 700 resources Teachers upload links, videos, ideas, articles, and images to a Skype resource directory others can reference for their classes Bring scientific research projects into the classroom 29,000 teachers Find out more about Skype in the classroom at: education.skype.com In the workplace A 2012 study found there's growing acceptance of flexible hours and remote working options, including videoconferencing. % of workers who agree Flextime is becoming more widely accepted 72% Flextime improves productivity 73% Flextime is a privilege I want to protect 69% In the future, workers expect to use video conferencing technologies more, and use email and landlines less. % of workers who expect to use this technology more Video conferencing 29% Desk-based video calling 29% Internet-based voice calling 26% Room-based video calling 19% In health care From psychologists to veterinarians, health care providers are using Skype to connect with patients. A Norwegian study explored the effectiveness of first aid instructions given via video calling versUS via voice instructions only The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs studied nearly 100,000 mental health patients enrolled in video conferencing therapy sessions between 2006 and 2010. Participants said Instructions were pretty easy or very easy to understand 92 % 86% How did video conferencing impact the patients' health care? Video + Audio Audio Only Reduced hospital admissions by 24% First aid provider gained confidence in technique Reduced their days in the hospital by 26% 49 % U 30% Video + Audio Audio Only Agreed that video instruction is better 88 % 63% Video + Audio Audio Only Though it's connecting millions and impacting the way we communicate worldwide, the price for being part of the Skype community is still, for the most part, "free." Never Skyped before? Here's how to get started. Download the Skype software to enjoy free features like video conferencing, as You'll need: • A computer with a built-in microphone • A web cam • An internet connection well as paid services, like making calls to landlines or mobile phones. Online-Education.net Created for Online-Education.net © QuinStreet, Inc., 2012 Sources: The Big Blog, Skype, 2012 TeleGeography Report Executive Summary, TeleGeography, 2012, Pp. 1 International Call Traffic Growth Slows as Skype's Volumes Soar, TeleGeography, 2012 Skype in the Classroom, Skype, 2012 The Future of Workplaces, GigaOm, 2012, Pp. 20, 26. Outcomes of 98,609 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patients Enrolled in Telemental Health Services, 2006-2010. Psychiatric Services, 2012. Research shows 3G Video Emergency Calls could convert more bystanders into rescuers, mHealth Insight, 2011 EBAY INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS, eBay, 2006 EBAY INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS, eBay, 2008 Skype Fast Facts, Q4 2008, Skype Skype By the Numbers: It's Really Big, GigaOm, 2010 Skype Grows FY revenues 20%, reaches 663 mln users, Telecompaper, 2011 Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2011 Pp. 141 http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2011/08/15/4-tips-for-skype-interview-success/ http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/video-call/ http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2011/oct11/10-13SkypePR.aspx The Skype's the Limit How Video Chatting Is Connecting the World And it's starting to dominate international calling Skype's growth has been rapid Registered users, in millions: Minutes of international phone traffic added in 2011, in billions: 2010: 663 2009: 560 Skype: Int'l long distance 47 2008: 405 providers: 2007: 276 19 2006: 171 2005: 75 Number of users online at one time, in millions: April 10, 2012: 40 March 3, 2012: Feb. 24, 2012: 32 35 Due to its market prowess, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011. A It plans to integrate Skype functionality in many Microsoft products, ensuring that Skype's influence in online communication will grow quickly. Where are Skype users? 17% U.S.A. 11% 56% 16% Other Americas Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, and Africa You do WHAT with your Skype!? Video conferencing is gaining visibility in diverse areas. Health Care Criminal Justice Job Interviews Patients in remote areas are Candidates and companies able to get medical consultations via Skype. Skype increases efficiency by allowing courts to hear testimony via video. save money and time by interviewing for faraway jobs over the internet. Skype: changing of our day-to-day As Skype grows, people are using videoconferencing technology in innovative ways. In the classroom Skype helps to connect: By connecting teachers to experts and classrooms through their Skype in the Classroom program, Skype can: 190 countries Classrooms around the world are Enable collaboration on thematic projects connecting with in-class video exchanges and working together Help students learn about other cultures 700 resources Teachers upload links, videos, ideas, articles, and images to a Skype resource directory others can reference for their classes Bring scientific research projects into the classroom 29,000 teachers Find out more about Skype in the classroom at: education.skype.com In the workplace A 2012 study found there's growing acceptance of flexible hours and remote working options, including videoconferencing. % of workers who agree Flextime is becoming more widely accepted 72% Flextime improves productivity 73% Flextime is a privilege I want to protect 69% In the future, workers expect to use video conferencing technologies more, and use email and landlines less. % of workers who expect to use this technology more Video conferencing 29% Desk-based video calling 29% Internet-based voice calling 26% Room-based video calling 19% In health care From psychologists to veterinarians, health care providers are using Skype to connect with patients. A Norwegian study explored the effectiveness of first aid instructions given via video calling versUS via voice instructions only The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs studied nearly 100,000 mental health patients enrolled in video conferencing therapy sessions between 2006 and 2010. Participants said Instructions were pretty easy or very easy to understand 92 % 86% How did video conferencing impact the patients' health care? Video + Audio Audio Only Reduced hospital admissions by 24% First aid provider gained confidence in technique Reduced their days in the hospital by 26% 49 % U 30% Video + Audio Audio Only Agreed that video instruction is better 88 % 63% Video + Audio Audio Only Though it's connecting millions and impacting the way we communicate worldwide, the price for being part of the Skype community is still, for the most part, "free." Never Skyped before? Here's how to get started. Download the Skype software to enjoy free features like video conferencing, as You'll need: • A computer with a built-in microphone • A web cam • An internet connection well as paid services, like making calls to landlines or mobile phones. Online-Education.net Created for Online-Education.net © QuinStreet, Inc., 2012 Sources: The Big Blog, Skype, 2012 TeleGeography Report Executive Summary, TeleGeography, 2012, Pp. 1 International Call Traffic Growth Slows as Skype's Volumes Soar, TeleGeography, 2012 Skype in the Classroom, Skype, 2012 The Future of Workplaces, GigaOm, 2012, Pp. 20, 26. Outcomes of 98,609 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patients Enrolled in Telemental Health Services, 2006-2010. Psychiatric Services, 2012. Research shows 3G Video Emergency Calls could convert more bystanders into rescuers, mHealth Insight, 2011 EBAY INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS, eBay, 2006 EBAY INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS, eBay, 2008 Skype Fast Facts, Q4 2008, Skype Skype By the Numbers: It's Really Big, GigaOm, 2010 Skype Grows FY revenues 20%, reaches 663 mln users, Telecompaper, 2011 Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2011 Pp. 141 http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2011/08/15/4-tips-for-skype-interview-success/ http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/video-call/ http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2011/oct11/10-13SkypePR.aspx

The Skype's the Limit: How Video Chatting is Connecting the World [Infographic]

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The popular VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service, Skype has enjoyed rapid growth in the past few years and is eclipsing the growth of traditional international long distance providers. With mor...

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