Xdegrees Inc. announced Monday that it has extended its Xdegrees System for secure information exchange to Microsoft Corp.s Windows Messenger and .Net Alerts platforms.
The Xdegrees System, which uses Microsofts .Net My Services, previously integrated with Microsoft Outlook. In addition to Windows Messenger and .Net Alerts, Xdegrees will also support Microsofts .Net Passport, for those users who choose to use .Net Passport for single-sign-in across multiple services.
The Xdegrees System adds a security layer to collaborative applications. It allows enterprises to deploy secure information networks to users and applications involved in procurement, new product design, professional services and other distributed business functions, said Xdegrees officials in Mountain View, Calif.