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NeuStar Partners With MegaFon to Deliver Russia's Third Mobile Instant Messaging Service

MegaFon is Russia's first all-Russian mobile operator in GSM 900/1800 standard. Their aim is to provide subscribers with a comprehensive service offering, ensuring all needs are catered for. Mobile IM is emerging as a popular service with Russia's mobile users, and the company needed to ensure that a quality messaging...

Tags: Instant Messaging Service, Russia, Mobile, NeuStar Inc., Messaging Service, MegaFon, Mobile IM, Advertising & Promotion, Instant Messaging, Marketing, Internet, Online Communications

Case studies 2008-12-18

Optimus Selects NeuStar to Bring Converged Instant Messaging Services to Portugal

Portuguese mobile operator Optimus had a huge belief in IM, which is why they decided of launching an ISP and an Optimus-branded service simultaneously. Optimus is the first mobile operator in the world to deliver both an "Own-branded" IM service that can be accessed from the PC and the mobile...

Tags: Instant Messaging Service, Mobile, Optimus Corp., NeuStar Inc., Messaging Service, Advertising & Promotion, Instant Messaging, Marketing, Internet, Online Communications

Case studies 2008-02-07

Use Instant Messaging Services With Outlook

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 can be used with several instant messaging services. These services allow a user to see the current availability of others and to start a real-time, online conversation with them. Instant messaging services have grown beyond just real-time text chats. The user can now use audio and...

Tags: Instant Messaging Service, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Corp., Messaging Service

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OnLAN Messenger 3.9.9 (Windows)

The OnLAN Messenger service's name comes from 'local area network [LAN] message exchange.' It underlines that OnLAN secure instant messenger is corporate-oriented enterprise and corresponds with the needs of companies and sister companies for a convenient, controllable, safe, and secure messaging software. OnLAN Messenger is a client-server, multi-user application for...

Tags: Message, Microsoft Windows, Corp Soft, OnLAN Messenger, OnLAN Messenger Service, LANs, Network Technology, Networking, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-10-25

Verizon Wireless Razzle

Though we sometimes question the outcome, we do like it when cell phone manufacturers take a different approach to designing a phone so it stands out from the rest. The Verizon Wireless Razzle is certainly one such phone, straddling the line between a messaging phone and a music phone with...

Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Wireless, Razzle, phone, Qwerty-keyboard, keyboard

Product reviews 2009-10-22

HTC Tilt 2 (AT&T)

Editors' note: Portions of the Features section were taken from our review of the HTC Pure since the two smartphones share a number of same features.After waiting in the wings, AT&T's business customers are finally getting their turn with the HTC Touch Pro2. Dubbed the HTC Tilt 2 (and obviously...

Tags: Keyboards, Smart phones, Handhelds, Cellular phones, High Tech Computer Corp., smart phone, AT&T Corp., Tilt2

Product reviews 2009-10-20

Xfire 1.116 (Windows)

Xfire is a tool that automatically keeps track of when and where gamers are playing PC games online and lets their friends join them easily. It works regardless of game type, server browser, or gaming service that a player is using. Xfire eliminates the hassles of running multiple programs like...

Tags: Xfire, Microsoft Windows, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-19

PandoraJam 1.4 build 291 (Mac)

PandoraJam enables you to enjoy the popular Pandora.com radio service on your Mac desktop. Easily stream music wirelessly, record audio for playback on iPods, and submit tracks to Last.fm and Twitter. Desktop integration via Growl notifications, instant messenger updates and keyboard shortcuts. Support for Apple Remote. PandoraJam (Free demo, $15)...

Tags: Apple AirPort Express, Last.fm, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X 10.4, Keyboard Shortcut, Music, Bitcartel, PandoraJam, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Keyboards, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-10-07

HTC Touch2 (unlocked)

Photo gallery:HTC Touch2On September 1, Microsoft announced that the first batch of smartphones running its updated mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.5, would start shipping on October 6. The next day, Taiwanese handset manufacturer HTC wasted no time in announcing one of its first Windows Mobile 6.5 offerings, the HTC...

Tags: Smart phones, Microsoft Windows, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Mobile operating systems, Keyboards, Operating systems, HTC Touch2, High Tech Computer Corp., smart phone

Product reviews 2009-10-06

Thin Client Questions - some reader replies

Let's not forget about NX...... or about X in general, a gui that was designed from the outset to be networkable, and that over 9600b modems.Thanks for reminding me of MIT's Athena ProjectI worked at Digital Equipment Corporation during the time that MIT was working with IBM and Digital to...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, UNIX, thin client

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Comodo EasyVPN 1.5 (Windows)

Comodo EasyVPN is the first completely free for non-commercial use program to enable users to easily create virtual private networks between an unlimited number of PCs. Virtual private networks or VPNs are secure and encrypted connections between PCs. In essence, any PCs connected to a shared network can "talk" to...

Tags: Secure Instant Messaging, PC, Microsoft Windows, Comodo, Comodo EasyVPN, VPNs, Instant Messaging, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-09-30

Samsung SPH-M330 - silver (Sprint)

Sprint's Samsung SPH-M330 is the next step above the Samsung SPH-M240. It's also designed mainly for basic communication, but the M330 adds Bluetooth and a VGA camera. The result is a functional handset with an unremarkable design. Call quality is decent, and the M330 is free with service. DesignThe M330...

Tags: Instant messaging, Sprint Communications, slider mechanism, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., M330, camera, phone, VGA, VGA Camera

Product reviews 2009-09-29

Montana Tests Unified Communications to Boost Responsiveness to Citizens, Cut Costs

The highly dispersed nature of state government offices and other facilities throughout Montana makes communication there a challenge. So, the state is responding by adopting communications of all types - and unifying them with a single technology backbone that makes them "Realistic and manageable for them," according to a state...

Tags: Citizens LLC, Telephony, Unified Communications, IP Telephony, Montana, E-mail, Web Conferencing, VOIP, Telecommuting, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Telecommunications, Instant Messaging, Collaboration, Online Communications, Internet, Networking, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2009-09-23

The best VoIP solution is ...

What about hosted?Wondering if you guys would be willing to discuss the most obvious omission... hosted. It's like choosing which car to buy when its cheaper to take a limo.RE: The best VoIP solution is ...Your article was only comprehensive if you consider just the IP-PBX and desktop telephone;...

Tags: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Fax, Zultys, Voice Mail, VoIP Solution, AC power, SIP, VoIP

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

Samsung SGH-T659 (T-Mobile)

Photo gallery:Samsung SGH-T659 (T-Mobile)Samsung, we have a message for you: 2006 called and it wants its phone back. All right, maybe that's mean, but the fact remains that the Samsung SGH-T659 exhibits a design trend that was popular three years ago. And as features go, the SGH-T659 offers nothing that...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Instant messaging, slider mechanism, display, T659, Samsung SGH-T659, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., phone, T-Mobile

Product reviews 2009-09-14

HTC Snap (Alltel)

Photo gallery:HTC Snap AlltelThe HTC Snap has been making the rounds to various carriers, including T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, and now Alltel. Like the rest, the Alltel Snap has a heavy focus on messaging and includes HTC's Inner Circle feature to help busy mobile professionals prioritize e-mail with just a...

Tags: E-mail, Instant messaging, Cellular phones, Groupware, Handhelds, contact book, Alltel Corp., Snap, High Tech Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2009-09-14

Palringo Instant Messenger Premium for iPhone 2.1 (Mobile)

Palringo for the iPhone is free. There are no hidden costs, catches or other charges. Palringo works by integrating with several existing, popular messaging services including Apple iChat, AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, Gadu Gadu, ICQ, Jabber, and Windows Live Messenger. Palringo presents an iPhone user's IM contacts in a...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, IM, Voice, Palringo Ltd., Smart Phones, Instant Messaging, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-09-10

Palringo Instant Messenger Lite for iPhone 2.1 (Mobile)

Palringo for the iPhone is free. There are no hidden costs, catches or other charges. Palringo works by integrating with several existing, popular messaging services including Apple iChat, AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, Gadu Gadu, ICQ, Jabber, and Windows Live Messenger. Palringo presents an iPhone user's IM contacts in a...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, IM, Voice, Palringo, Smart Phones, Instant Messaging, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-09-10

Palm launches Pixi, second webOS phone

Palm on Wednesday rolled out the Pixi, a small webOS-based phone that's the follow-up to the Pre. Reports began leaking out about the Pixi on Tuesday and Palm later delivered a statement and blog post Techmeme. Gallery: Palm Pixi photos The...

Tags: Facebook, Phone, Palm Inc., Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Instant Messaging, Hardware, Peripherals, Internet, Online Communications, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-09

AOL hires Garlinghouse at 'pivotal moment'

AOL has hired Brad Garlinghouse, the former Yahoo exec who penned the "Peanut Butter Manifesto," as president of its Internet and mobile communications. Garlinghouse will aim to expand AOL's e-mail and instant messaging services and bolster the company's Silicon Valley footprint. Garlinghouse had roughly the same gig...

Tags: America Online Inc., Yahoo! Inc., E-mail, Internet, Online Communications, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-08