Microsoft releases preview of Skype integration for Slack | ZDNet

Embrace and extend, c2016?

"Anyone on the Slack team will be able to start a Skype call from a computer by typing "/skype" into the Slack chat regardless of whether team members are using Slack on the Web, Windows, Mac, iOS or Android, according to a Microsoft blog post announcing the integration.

To join the Skype call, users need Skype on the desktop, in a Web browser or in the form of the various Skype mobile apps. A Skype account isn't required; users can participate as guests."

Microsoft releases preview of Skype integration for Slack | ZDNet