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Instant messaging has invaded the workplace through the back door, creating headaches for many IT departments. Find out about the issues surrounding enterprise IM here.
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Face-off: Instant messaging in the enterprise

(01 Apr 2004)

Is instant messaging at work a matter of pure convenience, or pure danger? Associate site editor Kara Gattine says IM use can improve productivity and make communication easier, but site editor Margaret Rouse says IM applications are distracting and open your network up to attack.

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NEWS:
>> Instant message spam to triple this year (SearchDomino.com) 29 Mar 2004
>> Trillian won't fix enterprise IM interoperability (SearchNetworking.com) 30 Mar 2004
>> Instant messaging creates security headaches for enterprises (SearchSecurity.com) 08 Mar 2004
>> Enterprise IM leaves non-financial firms wanting (SearchNetworking.com) 08 Mar 2004
>> Blended approach urged for emerging IM threats (SearchSecurity.com) 04 Mar 2004
>> Experts see IM as foundation for new-age apps (SearchNetworking.com) 04 Mar 2004
>> Will 2004 be the year of IM management? (SearchNetworking.com) 21 Oct 2003
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