November 2006

The latest releases of [Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows]( http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/skype3beta.html) and [Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows – business version with MSI](http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/business.html) make Skype Enterprise Compatible and address one of the main concerns previously expressed by administrators of corporate and enterprise networks.

With this release of Skype, IT Administrators now have much greater control over the behaviour of Skype in a corporate network.

If you manage networks that support Skype users, read our updated [network administrator’s guide]( http://www.skype.com/security/guide-for-network-admins-30beta.pdf) It contains configuration and operational information relevant to IT managers and network administrators.

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With the latest beta release of Skype for Windows, we are for the first time offering a [Business version]( http://skype.com/download/skype/windows/business.html)

The business version of 3.0 Beta includes the same new features as the [standard Windows version]( http://share.skype.com/sites/en/2006/11/introducing_skype_30_beta_for.html), however it also includes some special business features for enterprise users, namely:

* Includes Windows Installer (commonly known as MSI).
* Increased security for business users.
* Easy deployment to multiple machines in your company.
* More control for IT administrators.

[DOWNLOAD Skype 3.0 Beta – Business version]( http://skype.com/download/skype/windows/business.html) to start taking advantages of these enterprise features.

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Here is a new hardware bundle which will be of interest to many business users. Skype, [SMC](http://www.smc.com/) and [Fon](http://www.fon.com/) have put together a package that includes Skype credit, a wifi phone and a wifi router for [£99]( http://accessories.skype.com/item?SID=0e2f7f481106813de21b1ab3958f84c1472:4580&sku=WSKP100PROMO) / [€139]( http://us.accessories.skype.com/direct/skypeusa/itemdetl.jsp?prod=3394) / [$159.99]( $159.99):

You can read more about this package on the [Skype Gear blog]( http://share.skype.com/sites/skypegear/2006/11/the_new_skype_bundle_wifi_phon.html), including full reviews of each device.

Wifi phones such as this one are great business tools as you no longer need to be tied to your PC in order to make and receive Skype calls. Wifi phones look like a mobile phone and can be used wherever you have a wifi connection, be that at home, at the office, or at the airport.