Xobni, maker of a plug-in that helps users add social contacts to their Microsoft Outlook in-boxes, has now added support for Yahoo, Facebook and Hoover's. There is also new integration with the Skype VOIP application. Xobni was reportedly targeted for acquisition by Microsoft earlier in 2008, although the deal didn't take place. In the meantime, check out these slides of the Xobni integrations to decide if they're right for you.
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Xobni Now Socializing Outlook with Facebook, Yahoo
by Clint Boulton
Your Inbox with Xobni
This could be your inbox on Xobni. Note the Xobni plug-in to the right.
Yahoo on Xobni
Xobni uses Yahoo's open Mail APIs to let users preview their Yahoo Mail messages and search their e-mail and contacts from within Outlook.
Friending Facebook
Xobni's sidebar uses Facebook's Desktop API to display status messages, network information, profile pictures, friends' pictures and recent updates made to Facebook profiles.
Skype-ing It on Xobni
Xobni's sidebar lets users send instant messages to other Skype users and conduct Skype-to-Skype calls, and enables low-cost calling to land lines and mobile phone numbers.
When Xobni Meets Hoover's
For those who want to keep up on business information, Xobni displays message senders' company information, including the official Hoover's company description, size of the company and headquarters location, based on e-mail domain inside the Xobni profile.
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Xobni, maker of a plug-in that helps users add social contacts to their Microsoft Outlook in-boxes, has now added support for Yahoo, Facebook and Hoover's. There is also new integration with the Skype VOIP application. Xobni was reportedly targeted for acquisition by Microsoft earlier in 2008, although the deal didn't take place. In the meantime, check out these slides of the Xobni integrations to decide if they're right for you.