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Tags: Google Inc., Hard Drive, Information Technology, Municipal Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows XP, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Corp., Instant Communication, Internet, Help Desk, Linux, It Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-04-21

Instant communication encourages less autonomous workers

I had an interesting discussion with some colleagues yesterday regarding the effects of instant communication on management, leadership and employee capabilities. It was so lively that I thought I would share it with you the best I can and let you join in. Here is the...

Tags: Communication, Autonomy, Worker, Manager, Instant Communication, PDAs, Handhelds, Hardware, Ramon Padilla

Blog posts 2008-04-20

Additional Resources

Microsoft Executive Circle Webcast: Instant Message = Instant Threat: Using Sybari's Antigen to Protect Microsoft LCS Users From IM Viruses and SPIM - Level 100

Although instant messaging gives employees access to real-time communication, it also means that companies now have employees exchanging information and files both inside and outside of the company network, leaving their network open to possible attack, the proliferation of viruses or malicious code. This webcast will explain what security risks...

Tags: Webcast, IM, Sybari Software Inc., Spim, Microsoft Corp., Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Webcasts

Instant Messaging SDK (exe)

The Instant Messaging IM SDK is an easy to use instant messaging infrastructure as an ActiveX dll. It allows the integration of Instant Messaging features into any application and the communication between your application and any AOL, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger users. The IM SDK can be used from Visual...

Tags: IM, SDK, Instant Messaging SDK, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2005-08-10

Tipic Instant Messaging Platform (TIMP) (msi)

TIMP is an Instant Messaging IM Solution for office LAN or Internet communication. It is extremely easy to install and maintain. Differently than competitors (like Sonork, e/pop and other enterprise instant messaging servers), TIMP uses an Open Instant Messaging Protocol, Jabber, so that you it is interoperable with clients written...

Tags: Tipic Instant Messaging Platform, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Ssl/Tls, Middleware, Authentication/Encryption, LANs, Instant Messaging, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Networking, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2005-03-28

CA Message Manager: IM Link

Instant messaging is fast becoming a critical tool for time-sensitive business communication. More organizations employing instant messaging as real time collaboration tool with partners, customers and employees. Inherent these conversations are business critical information, which should be centrally managed. Archiving IM is essential in the financial services industry, where the...

Tags: IM, Computer Associates International Inc., Archiving IM, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

White papers 2005-12-01

Tech Instant Messenger (zip)

Tech Instant Messenger TIM is a simple messaging utility designed for local area networks. It has the essential communication functionalities but not ads or fancy but useless features. The server is a light-weight program that can run on any Windows system, and hosts via IP address and Windows network name.

Tags: Freeware, Instant Messenger, Server, Messaging, Tech Instant Messenger, Microsoft Windows, Groupware, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software

Software downloads 2002-10-04

Cyber Talk (zip)

Common means of communication, such as verbal instructions, phone conversations and e-mail messaging, are far from perfection when it comes to delivering short messages to multiple individuals. Internet-based instant messaging solutions are good but they rely on third-party services which makes the entire system unreliable in question. Introducing Cyber Talk...

Tags: Ease Of Use, IM, Cyber Talk, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2007-04-25

Polytechnic Institute Improves Productivity and Communication With Instant Messaging

Republic Polytechnic of Singapore provides students with courses in engineering, information and communications technology, applied science, and technology for the arts. Since the institute's inception, management wanted students, faculty, and staff to be able to communicate more easily with each other to enhance learning. Because students in most educational settings...

Tags: IM, Student, Microsoft Corp., Instant Messaging, Microsoft Office, Internet, Online Communications, Office Suites, Software

Case studies

Brosix Corporate Instant Messenger (exe)

Brosix is a secure and easy to use instant messenger suitable for corporate use. A company can easily create its own Instant Messaging network and its own Instant Messenger. Why Brosix instead of free public IM? Ensure the authenticity of network users, use instant messaging for strict business purposes, create...

Tags: Instant Messenger, Network, IM, D-Bross, Brosix, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2008-07-02

ChatPatrol (exe)

ChatPatrol is a software security solution that allows its users to reap the cost benefits of using free public Instant Messaging networks to conduct business communications. With ChatPatrol organizations can rest assured that the information their workers pass on to business partners during Instant Messaging session is secured and only...

Tags: IM, ChatPatrol, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2006-06-08

AIM Pro (AOL Instant Messenger Pro) (exe)

AIM Pro is a business professional instant messaging product you can use to send secure instant messages, make enhanced video and voice conference calls, share files on your desktop, and manage meetings to communicate more efficiently within and outside your company. AIM Pro includes a robust set of communication tools...

Tags: AOL Instant Messenger, Instant Messenger, America Online Inc., IM, AIM Pro, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2007-07-23

GetInstant.info Messenger (exe)

GetInstant.info Instant Messenger is a simple messaging utility designed for anyone who loves to chat. It has the essential communication functionalities but not ads or fancy but useless features. It provides all the things you would need with any instant messenger however it also includes transports that allow you to...

Tags: Messaging, GetInstant.info Instant Messenger, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Groupware, Instant Messaging, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Online Communications

Software downloads 2006-04-17

Instant Messaging: An Instant Threat

In an organization where IM is used for personal use only, the solution seems simple: disallow IM use completely. But in environments where IM communication is part of the corporate culture and presents significant business advantages, organizations need a more flexible solution. Websense Enterprise allows organizations to set policies for...

Tags: IM, Websense Inc., Websense Enterprise, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

White papers 2004-10-13

Instant Messaging Standard and Presence Awareness Adds Efficiency for Aliant

Aliant, Canada's third largest full-service telecommunications company, recognized that instant messaging is fast becoming a staple of business communications and saw the benefits of establishing an organization-wide standard. The company chose Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2003 not only because it provides instant communications capabilities among employees regardless of their...

Tags: IM, Aliant Inc., Microsoft Corp., Presence Awareness, Instant Messaging, Microsoft Office, Internet, Online Communications, Office Suites, Software

Case studies

IMAware (exe)

IMAware is a program to quickly scan your computer for instant messaging programs. IMAware is for parents and business that want to know what instant messengers are installed on their computers. To provide faster results IMAware can take advantage of Windows Desktop Search if it is available. Version 1.2 adds...

Tags: Instant Messenger, IM, IMAware, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2007-12-10

Bricksoft Fast IM COM SDK (zip)

The Fast IM COM SDK allows: Integration of Instant Messaging features into any application; Communication between your application and any AOL, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger users; Using the Instant Messaging Infrastructure for application to application communication using the SDK, developers can create in hours what would normally take weeks or...

Tags: MSN, IM, Microsoft Visual Basic, Authentication, Bricksoft, Fast IM COM SDK, Instant Messaging, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Languages, Internet, Online Communications, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2008-04-14

Simple Instant Messenger (exe)

Simple Instant Messenger lets you host your own private and secured instant messenger server if you have a high speed network connection, broadband cable, DSL line, and wired or wireless network. Simple Instant Messenger can be run as both server and client. As a server, it can link up with...

Tags: Instant Messenger, Server, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2005-09-01

Instant Webpage Capture (exe)

Instant WebPage Capture has been developed to store all those interesting Web pages you want to have immediate access to. Instant WebPage Capture puts an icon in your Explorer bar for Instant Webpage Capturing. Instant WebPage Capture, allows for the immediate capture of a Web page and its content, its...

Tags: Web, Web Page, Instant WebPage Capture, Channel Management, Marketing

Software downloads 2004-11-19

Securing and Archiving Instant Messages: A Critical Step for Securing Microsoft Messaging Environments

As part of a secure and productive messaging environment where users can take advantage of the latest communication tools, Symantec IM Manager can help organizations control Instant Messaging IM while complying with legal regulations and corporate policies. IM Manager supports both public and enterprise IM networks and helps manage, secure,...

Tags: Environment, IM, Archiving, Messaging, Microsoft Corp., Instant Messaging Manager, Instant Messaging, Groupware, Internet, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2006-11-01