Vendor Moves
- SSE Update ... Jack Ozzie announced an update to Simple Sharing Extensions, its proposed standard for a two-way synchronization extension to RSS. Publish
- Jabber XCP 5.0 and Messenger 3.2 ... Jabber released updates to its enterprise instant messaging and presence server and client. XCP 5.0, the server, can automagically discover new presence services on the network. Messenger 3.2, the client, offers improved security and file transfer capabilities, among others. Available immediately. Jabber
- RIM Workaround is Ready ... RIM confirmed that its proposed workaround to the NTP patents is ready to go. Few details were given. Advice to RIM: Make this available as an option to customer *now*. Don't leave it to the last minute. RIM
- Teampoint Systems Partner Program ... Teampoint Systems launched a value-added reseller program for its web-based collaboration software. The program offers three levels of engagement. BusinessWire
Other Industry Happenings
- IT Managers Concerned over RIM vs. NTP ... IT Managers are starting to put back-up plans in place in case the NTP vs. RIM showdown ends in a shutdown, and as Dan Taylor points out, they should have had multi-vendor solutions in place for some time. Computerworld



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