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.
“With the acquisition of Jabber, we will be able to extend the reach of our current instant messaging service and expand the capabilities of our collaboration platform,” Doug Dennerline, senior vice president of Cisco s Collaboration Software Group, said in a statement. Moreover, Jabber s technology also provides scalable architecture that supports different mobile devices and user applications.