Skype users worldwide can invite anyone to join a Skype chat by sharing a unique Skype Meeting link via the Skype for Business Web App. No Skype account or app download is required for this purpose.

In nutshell, Amazon wants to fix what's broken with online team meetings. But how does Chime compare to one of the most prevalent solutions out there for team communication, Microsoft's Skype service?

The company said it will retire Skype for Business Online as of July 31 ... instant messaging and video/audio meeting, along with integration of Microsoft and third-party applications.