However, the cloud options such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive will receive constant updates and new features. Skype’s Shutdown and Teams’ ConsolidationAlongside the price increases for on-premises server products, Microsoft is also preparing for the complete shutdown of the consumer version of Skype. Two Milestones, One Strategic GoalThe alignment of Skype’s retirement and the on-premises price hikes signals Microsoft’s ongoing shift away from traditional infrastructure toward cloud solutions. Customers will now need to weigh the cost of continuing to use on-premises server products versus migrating to cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Teams. As Winbuzzer reported, Skype for Business Server was already phased out of Microsoft Teams Rooms support in 2023, further demonstrating the company’s prioritization of Teams.