The World Says Goodbye To Skype... What Next?

In Today’s edition:

1. Microsoft Reveals That AI Now Powers a Third of Its Codebase

2. UPCOMING EVENT: Agentic AI for Everyone — Open-Source Tools, Techniques, and MCP

3. Mria Labs Launches CRM Built Exclusively for Jira Cloud

4. TOOL REVIEW: Motherboard — The Lightweight Extension Can Save You Hours of Manual Data Checking

5. Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

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HEADLINE NEWS

Microsoft Shuts Down Skype, Switches To Microsoft Teams

Skype, once the go-to video calling app, officially shut down after over two decades of service. As announced by Microsoft earlier in the year, Skype stopped being available on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era. The tech giant is steering users toward Microsoft Teams as its replacement, signaling a final shift in its communication strategy.

• Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 but struggled to maintain its relevance.

• Competitors like Zoom, FaceTime, and Google Meet overshadowed Skype’s functionality.

• Skype was officially shut down for both free and paid users.

• Users are being encouraged to migrate to Microsoft Teams' free version.

• Key Skype features like phone-call support won’t fully carry over to Teams.

This shift underscores the importance of staying agile with the tools teams use to communicate. With Skype being sunset, understanding Microsoft Teams’ capabilities—and its limitations—will be crucial for managing remote collaboration, maintaining team continuity, and planning transitions without disrupting workflows. Read more

UPCOMING EVENT: Agentic AI for Everyone — Open-Source Tools, Techniques, and MCP

Join us for our upcoming PMNA networking event held at the Red Hat building in Downtown Raleigh. This session offers project managers, knowledge workers, and tech leaders a hands-on introduction to the tools and frameworks driving the next wave of AI innovation — no technical background required.

Key Steps

• Topic: Agentic AI, Open-Source Tools, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)

• Time and Date: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

• Location: Red Hat building, Downtown Raleigh

• Trainer: Clayton Chancey

• Who It’s For: Knowledge workers, PMs, and tech leaders with or without technical backgrounds

Why It Matters: This event is especially relevant for professionals looking to stay ahead in AI-powered project environments. You'll walk away with practical knowledge, new tools, and valuable connections to help you lead smarter, more efficient teams. Whether you're managing digital transformation or exploring new AI capabilities, this session will equip you to do both with confidence.

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Mria Labs Launches CRM Built Exclusively for Jira Cloud

Mria Labs Inc. has officially unveiled Mria CRM, a fully integrated, Forge-native customer relationship management system built exclusively for Jira Cloud. Designed to align CRM workflows with Jira’s native environment, this new tool eliminates the need for external integrations or custom workarounds, offering a seamless experience for teams managing customer relationships.

• Mria CRM allows lead, contact, and company management directly within Jira.

• It includes customizable pipelines and deal tracking tailored to Jira workflows.

• Activity timelines track meetings, notes, tasks, and updates natively.

• CRM records can be directly linked to Jira issues for full visibility.

• The platform is built on Atlassian Forge, ensuring performance, security, and cloud-native scalability.

This development represents a major step forward in unifying customer operations with project execution. By centralizing sales and service workflows within Jira, Mria CRM reduces tool-switching, increases team alignment, and enhances visibility across the customer lifecycle. If you're managing cross-functional teams or leading tech-driven client projects, this tool could help streamline collaboration and drive results.. Read More

Motherboard — The Lightweight Extension Can Save You Hours of Manual Data Checking

Motherboard is a powerful browser extension built for professionals who constantly juggle multiple dashboards, reports, and metrics. Without needing to log into various accounts or use third-party APIs, it lets you monitor essential data directly from your browser—all while keeping your privacy intact.

• Track anything, anywhere: Select any visible data on a website and turn it into a live tracker.

• No-code, no logins: Works without APIs, account logins, or data sharing—everything is local.

• Custom dashboards: Group trackers into personalized dashboards for instant overviews.

• Automatic updates: See the latest data in real time without manual refreshes.

• One-time payment: Lifetime access for a single, upfront fee—no subscriptions.

For project managers balancing performance metrics, vendor data, and cross-team updates, Motherboard is a quiet powerhouse. It eliminates repetitive check-ins, boosts visibility, and frees you from jumping between tabs—helping you stay focused on delivery, not data hunting.

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Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

• Scrum Master @ Red Hat, Inc.

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

• Salesforce Project Manager @ Varonis

  📍 Morrisville, NC.

• Technical Project Manager @ UST Global

  📍 Winston-Salem, NC.

• Product Manager, Digital & Product Engineering @ MyEyeDr.

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

• Product Management Senior Manager @ Accenture 

  📍 Charlotte, NC.

THAT’S A WRAP