Janus Friis
Janus Friis is a Danish entrepreneur and technologist best known for co-founding Skype, a pioneering voice and video communication platform, along with Niklas Zennström. Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized online communication before being acquired by Microsoft in 2011. Friis's innovative approach to seamless connectivity and user experience played a pivotal role in establishing Skype as a leader in the VoIP market. In recent news, Skype has been set for closure in May 2025, with users urged to transition to Microsoft Teams.
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New Zealand:
Skype was founded in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2003, by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis.
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United Arab Emirates:
Janus Friis co-founded Skype in Luxembourg in 2003, enabling free voice and video calls over the internet.
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Russia:
Janus Friis was one of the entrepreneurs who supported the development of Skype.
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Vietnam:
Janus Friis is one of the creators of Skype.
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France:
Janus Friis is the other entrepreneur who co-founded Skype alongside Niklas Zennström.
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Italy:
Janus Friis is one of the co-founders of Skype, a platform that revolutionized communications.
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Taiwan:
Janus Friis co-founded Skype in 2003, revolutionizing Internet communication.
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Iran:
Janus Friis co-founded Skype alongside Niklas Zennström.
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Ukraine:
Janus Friis co-founded Skype and was instrumental in its creation and growth.
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Thailand:
Janus Friis co-founded Skype and played a significant role in its development.
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