Instant messaging (IM) conjures up images of bored teenagers using a software-based gossiping tool. Most IM programs are free, and few competing products can talk to one another, making skeptics ...

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King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Rod Dembowski introduced an ordinance Thursday to end the county’s practice of automatically deleting instant messaging sent between county employees. The ...

Computer security companies are warning users of America Online Inc.’s Instant Messenger (AIM) software that a serious security hole in the product could allow remote attackers to execute malicious ...

Every day, a typical individual relies on multiple instant messaging apps. The practice of exchanging information through IM apps has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. They ...

Instant messaging, once the turf of teenagers chatting with peers and family members keeping in touch long distance, is an increasingly valuable business tool. And companies are exploiting IM ...

Even though more knowledge companies are pushing for a full-time return to the office for their staff, collaboration challenges are becoming a major focus, with leaders struggling with collaboration ...