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Sky to acquire Qik.

January 6, 2011

This one just came down the wire today, Sky to aquire Qik.

LUXEMBOURG, 6 January 2011 — Skype today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Qik, a provider of mobile video software and services that enable individuals to capture, instantly share and preserve great moments on video from anywhere. Qik has 60 employees, and is headquartered in Redwood City, California and has an office in Moscow, Russia. The transaction is expected to close in January 2011. Terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.

Qik definitely has one of the coolest live streaming service from mobile phone. Smart move, Skype!

Blog post from Skype featuring Skype CEO Tony Bates.

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