Jabber provides instant messaging software that is compatible with other networks. The product allows users to communicate on a variety of networks including Google Talk, AOL AIM, Yahoo Messenger, Microsoft Office Communications Server and IBM Sametime. Cisco plans to use the technology to enhance its existing Internet-based communications products. It will allow Cisco to use the product across multiple platforms including Cisco WebEx Connect and Cisco Unified Communications.
Oct
12
Cisco has bought an enterprise instant messaging (IM) specialist, Jabber, for an undisclosed amount in a bid to expand its software business. Based in Denver, Jabber develops an open IM platform that can integrate third-party apps, such as Microsoft Office, IBM Sametime, AOL’s AIM, Google Talk and Yahoo! Messenger. The platform will become part of Cisco’s Collaboration portfolio.
Oct
11
AHN Staff Denver, CO (AHN) - Cisco Systems will buy open-source instant messaging company Jabber to boost its unified communications and collaboration portfolio. In an undisclosed amount, Cisco announced Friday that it plans to deploy the Jabber messaging software to its WebEx Connect and Unified Communications.
Oct
11
I know the `old guard’ of IT are struggling to keep up with the new kids on the block, but Cisco’s announcement of its plans to buy Jabber, the multi-system Instant Messaging firm, has me baffled. There’s no profit in mainstream IM. I know this as a pal of mine worked at Reuters a few years back when the company got into secure business IM technology. No-one pays for IM. No, I’ll rephrase that - no-one needs to pay for IM. They’ll pay for IM security; witness the success of FaceTime and others.
Dec
13
The main appeal of the client, however, continues to be its integration with MySpace’s other features. Buddy lists are instantly populated with your MySpace friends, who you can IM or send messages and bulletins to. For those especially obsessive-compulsive Myspace users out there, the app also sends instant alerts every time friend requests, messages, and comments are received.