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Choosing an Instant Messager System

According to part 2 of a series on enterprise instant messaging on InstantMessagingPlanet.com, there are several things to consider for a company or organization must consider when choosing an enterprise IM system. These include:

• Authetication- Brosix uses a secure encrpyted connection along with individual passwords and user names on a private network to ensure that the user is who they claim to be.
• Security- Brosix provides 156-bit encrpyted servers to ensure that all data is secure.
• Anti-Virus- Because Brosix uses private networks, it ensures that viruses have a decreased chance of being downloaded on an employee’s computer or the workplace server.
• Logging- Brosix has an online login area that allows network administrators to monitor their private network.
• Special Features- There is no shortage of special features in the Brosix IM program- they include voicemail, whiteboard, file transfer, and video chat
• System Requirements- Brosix is developing a version for Mac, but for now, the system requirements are:
  • Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 50 MB disk space
  • 800 MHz CPU or higher
  • Internet connection
• Administration- Because the Brosix servers are managed by Brosix staff, you do not have to worry about spending IT time managing the network.

Clearly, Brosix has all arenas of the crucial areas that need to be considered when choosing an enterprise instant messaging program. Click here for a free 30-day trial for up to 10 users!

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