Cisco CEO: Microsoft-Skype deal could 'damage the industry'

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John Chambers explains he is not opposed to the buyout, but wants interoperability guarantees to ensure fair competition is not stifled

Cisco chief executive John Chambers has claimed that Microsoft's acquisition of Skype will "damage the industry" by stifling fair competition, should the deal pass without any concessions. The n...

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