Coversant Launches Next Generation XMPP Client for Instant Messaging.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Coversant, Inc. today launches the beta of the new version of SoapBox Communicator[TM], a downloadable Windows application A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. from Coversant that enables any XMPP (EXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) An XML-based protocol for real time communications, originally developed by Jeremie Miller in 1998 for the Jabber instant messaging system. user to quickly and easily chat, share rich media and collaborate with friends for free. Coversant is focused on developing innovative, easy to use technologies that enrich people's lives. SoapBox Communicator simplifies communication across the web. SoapBox Communicator SoapBox Communicator was developed to make it faster and easier for people to share any kind of information they need both individually and in groups. Key features include: * Easy user install and interface * SoapBox Rooms[TM] - individual persistent chat rooms which can be secured and configured by the owner * Share pane - share all types of rich media * Rich and intuitive user interface * Ultimate Emoticons[TM] - why say it with a smiley See emoticon. smiley - emoticon when you can say it with a picture or video Users can download SoapBox Communicator by visiting http://www.SoapBox.net. Once they download the application, they can begin inviting others by clicking "Got Friends?" from the SoapBox contact list. Not only will users be able to invite individuals, but they will also be able to create "instant networks" using the group invite feature of SoapBox. Additionally, SoapBox Communicator is tightly integrated with the Facebook platform The software environment for developing Facebook applications. It includes a programming interface (API), an HTML subset called "Facebook Markup Language" (FBML), a JavaScript variation called "Facebook JavaScript" (FBJS) and an SQL-based query language called "Facebook Query Language" allowing users to instantly establish an IM network with their Facebook friends. Open and Secure Communications Model Coversant believes that users should have a choice in what applications they use for communication. Built to support industry standards, SoapBox Communicator enables users to easily connect to the SoapBox network or other XMPP networks, including Google Talk Google's instant messaging (IM) service, which provides text messaging and voice calling. It provides a link to the user's Gmail account as well as displays the number of unread messages in the inbox. , iChat, Meebo, Trillian, and others. Because security is built into the XMPP protocol, users of SoapBox Communicator will enjoy a safer IM experience as the usage of instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or continues to grow. SoapBox Communicator Beta Mark Carrington Mark Carrington may refer to:
About Coversant, Inc. Coversant is the emerging leader in XMPP-based collaboration software See collaborative software. . Coversant's SoapBox is the first complete Collaborative Messaging software platform, comprised of the company's flagship SoapBox Server, SoapBox Communicator. The platform is deployed at numerous commercial and government entities. SoapBox Studio suite of open source software development kits, is currently in use by many leading developers. SoapBox Communicator is available as a free download to consumers. Coversant, SoapBox and the Coversant, SoapBox logos are registered trademarks of Coversant, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (c) 2007 Coversant, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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