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Evaluation Shortlist

IBM Lotus Sametime

Integrated IM and Web conferencing platform with broad platform support (www.ibm.com)

Jabbers Jabber XCP

XMPP-based IM server that is highly customizable (www.jabber.com)

Jive Softwares Wildfire Enterprise

XMPP-based IM server with a plug-in architecture and an easy-to-manage interface (www.jivesoftware.com)

Microsofts Office Live Communications Server

Windows-based IM platform with tight integration with AD (www.microsoft.com)

Omnipods Professional Online Desktop

Hosted IM service with support for logging and archiving (www.omnipod.com)

WiredRed Softwares e/pop Basic

Secure IM application that can be configured with integrated desktop and application sharing (www.wiredred.com)

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