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BOB

You may have something there.

The release of Windows 10 Creators Edition in early 2017 hints at possibilities

From the Launch of the Surface pro (and foreshadowing Windows Creator Edition Update) a few days ago;

MyPeople and unified communication
Along with 3D and mixed reality, Microsoft is working to integrate new productivity features into the Windows 10 Creators Update.
One of these new features include something called MyPeople, which is just a simpler way to share and connect with people in your circle.
MyPeople on Windows 10 Creators Update
MyPeople on Windows 10 Creators Update
On the Creators Update, MyPeople will appear in the taskbar. Basically, you’ll see your top four contacts next to the notification area. When you need to share a document, you would simply drag it to the person’s icon in the taskbar, which will open a new app experience to send the document using Skype or Mail.
If you need to send a quick message, you can click the contact from MyPeople, select the app you want to use, such as Skype or Mail, then create and send the message without having to open the actual app.
This is also part of a new effort of merging multiple forms of communications, including Mail, Skype, SMS, Xbox Live, Skype for Business, and Relay, into one experience.


I wonder where Office 365 fits in with this new effort and may explain the deeper relationship with MSFT

We will know soon enough