Hi, Some time ago, I have written a blog post about introduction to SkyDrive. Now, Microsoft has publicly announced to Re-Brand the SkyDrive with new name and it will be called OneDrive.
New SkyDrive blog and website are also available with new name OneDrive. As in the official blog post from Microsoft at Blog, “Of course, changing the name of a product as loved as SkyDrive wasn’t easy.”
Story Behind Re-branding
Microsoft has launched SkyDrive in 2007. But a British television broadcasting company SkyDigital filed a Trademark violation case for the use of word “Sky” against Microsoft in 2013.
Later Microsoft and SkyDigital made a agreement and Microsoft agreed to change the name of it’s cloud storage service within reasonable period of time.
Five months later, based on this, Microsoft has decided to change its name to OneDrive and publicly announced on 27th January 2014.
Why OneDrive, why not any other name?
“Why OneDrive? We know that increasingly you will have many devices in your life, but you really want only one place for your most important stuff.” .
OneDrive Blog
More capacity and Premium Plans on OneDrive Expected
As mentioned in new blog post and new website, some new features are expected to come with this version with new brand name. Microsoft can increase storage capacity and expected to launch premium plans with more storage.
References
BBC News: Microsoft made to rename Skydrive after BSkyB victory
Wikipedia : SkyDrive
We will keep you posted on further changes and announcements. Keep reading.
1 comment
One drive is wonderful, I always use to travel and can’t carry my laptop all the time, at that time, one drive help me to access my data. good job Microsoft!