Cisco challenges Microsoft, Skype merger in EU
Quick ReadCisco challenges Microsoft's takeover of Skype in EU court, fears video conferencing monopoly
(AP) -- Networking company Cisco said Wednesday it is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion takeover of Skype at the European Union's top court to ensure Microsoft won't block other video conferencing services.
The European Commission, the EU's competition regulator, cleared the takeover in October and the merger was completed later that month. Microsoft Corp. hopes that owning Skype will allow...
