Microsoft Corp. has released an update to its enterprise instant messaging and presence servers for free, a move that makes good on its promise to interoperate with the three major IM networks.
The Redmond, Wash., software maker on Thursday shipped Service Pack 1 for its Office Live Communications Server 2005. One of its key features is the ability for enterprises to connect their LCS installations with the AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and MSN Messenger IM networks.
The IM interoperability is being offered for an option called Public IM Connectivity, and its availability comes about nine months after Microsoft first announced plans to work with its IM competitors.
With the update, Microsoft also is setting the stage for supporting its revamped real-time messaging client, formerly code-named "Istanbul." LCS (Live Communications Server) SP1 will support the client, which was recently renamed the Office Communicator 2005 and is scheduled to be available by early June.
Source: eWeek
The Redmond, Wash., software maker on Thursday shipped Service Pack 1 for its Office Live Communications Server 2005. One of its key features is the ability for enterprises to connect their LCS installations with the AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and MSN Messenger IM networks.
The IM interoperability is being offered for an option called Public IM Connectivity, and its availability comes about nine months after Microsoft first announced plans to work with its IM competitors.
With the update, Microsoft also is setting the stage for supporting its revamped real-time messaging client, formerly code-named "Istanbul." LCS (Live Communications Server) SP1 will support the client, which was recently renamed the Office Communicator 2005 and is scheduled to be available by early June.
Source: eWeek
