Official Jabber instant-messaging client in the works for RIM, Windows Mobile, Symbian OS and J2ME.
Jabber, provider of XMPP-based presence and messaging solutions, is adding a wireless instant messaging (IM) client suite to its product portfolio. This month the company is releasing clients for RIM, PocketPC, Smartphone, Symbian and J2ME compatible devices. Jabber currently has gateways available for connectivity to WAP and SMS devices.
According to Jabber, each of the available clients connects wirelessly to the Jabber XCP server, making them technically interoperable with other IM and presence networks. Additionally, the company reports that due to the flexibility and extensibility of the Jabber XCP platform, mobile users will ultimately have access to a wide range of real-time enterprise messaging applications across an extensive spectrum of devices and networks. Each wireless client initially offers text-based IM and presence management features, while the RIM client also offers group chat functionality, otherwise known as text conferencing.
Jabber also plans to introduce a Wireless Village gateway early in the second quarter of this year, continuing the company´s commitment to interoperability. The Wireless Village (Open Mobile Alliance IMPS) protocol is supported by many wireless device manufacturers and operators worldwide. Jabber's Wireless Village gateway will enable the Jabber XCP server to work like a Wireless Village server by allowing connections with Wireless Village-compatible clients. Additionally, in the absence of a complete Wireless Village server-to-server protocol, the gateway will enable connectivity between Wireless Village servers.
The RIM, PocketPC, SmartPhone, Symbian and J2ME clients are currently available for evaluation, with general release scheduled for April 1, 2004. The Wireless Village gateway will be available early in the second quarter of this year.
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