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It seems like virtually every week a new article comes out about unauthorized web usage. Originally it was email that was the problem, now it is “web 2.0″ sites such as Facebook and Twitter. I have spoken at length about the distractions provided by these different sources and just today I stumbled across yet another article about unauthorized web usage. This study is focused on the proxy services that people use to get around the blocks that IT departments often put in place to block various websites, but similar studies over the years have focused on other tools that IT departments have thrown out there in an attempt to block services that hinder productivity.

Instant messenger is often blocked – to the detriment of the workplace in our view if you read through this blog. Certainly that is understandable when it comes to free services such as AIM and MSN where a worker can get bogged down chatting with their friends all day, every day. That is why Brosix’s ability to define who can be a part of your instant messenger network offers the best of both worlds. With Brosix a company can reap the benefits of instant communication while avoiding distractions – best of all, no proxy blocker will be able to get around your authenticated network.

The double value of IM’ing benefits while avoiding most of the drawbacks is one of the best reasons for an enterprise instant messenger like Brosix – and one of the benefits over even email where you have little control over who is emailing links from TMZ with their friend two office buildings over rather than potential clients.

By the way – congrats to the Brosix developers over their nominations in the About.com contest AND a big thank you to the Brosix fans who took the time to nominate us!

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