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by cupcake

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The company I currently work for changed something and suddenly Windows Live Messenger will no longer or only sporadically allow us to connect. This seriously hampers the ability of the team to communicate (we're in several locations across several states).

We're not prevented from using IM software, but most of us have had it with the (perceived) instability of Messenger.

We need the ability to chat in text, helpful if we can transfer files and everything else is gravy.

What is your favorite or most productive software? Issues? Restrictions?

Thanks!
Cupcake

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by mechanicalpc

First you might want to bring your issue up to someone who can investigate what changed and why...then if no one wants to make the changes to allow the communications...then recommend office communicator...

It's a good bet if Live messenger doesn't work...nothing else will...unless you know what the changes were...then there are workarounds.

by notsochiguy

...if they apply:

1). If your entire company is on a shared voice platform, that vendor may have a communications suite you can use. I know Alcatel has a pretty nice collaborative package that allows you to do pretty much everything you could do in an IM + Netmeeting client.

2). Your messaging system (Lotus Notes + Sametime, for instance) may have the ability to host an IM environment, as well.

Outside of that, maybe setup a Jabber server inside the company.

(As you can probably tell, I'm not an overly big fan of external IM in the enterprise....so take my comments with a grain of salt)

by jdclyde

they have both windows and linux clients.

free, light weight, and connects to any/all clients.

by bimbo!

Try to install Bopup Communication Sever with its messaging clients. Offers internal and secure IM with easy-to-use communication, light-weight messengers, message and file transfer logging on the server. Starts within 5 mins, free 30-day trial.

http://www.blabsoft.com/

by psoft

If you are more concern about secure communication in your office and office productivity, Try CD Messenger. Its a fast, secure, easy and affordable office communicator with features :

* Instant messaging for one to one, group and conferencing
* File Transfer
* Instant generation of printed transcripts of all your IM interactions
* Office notice board
* Configurable and customizable user interface
* Conversations history either department-wise or group-wise
* Group chat conferencing capability
* To-do lists (task management)
* Live spell checking in real time
* Create and send Sticky note
* Event alert management system
* Audible alarms to remind you about every important task
* SSL based encrypted communication
* Complete Administrative controls
* Access from anywhere
* Sticky Notes
* Group Messaging
* Event Alert
* Notice Boards/ Announcement
* Conferencing
http://www.cdmessenger.com

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