Re: Edge appliance (firewall) that filters/monitors/records instant messenger?

[jseymour () linxnet com (Jim Seymour)]

Victor Williams <bwilliam13 () windstream net> wrote:
> I am looking at different technologies to address the constant and 
> ever-changing instant messenger issue.
[snip]

I simply identify the server(s) and block them out-right.  What with
HTTP tunneling, there's really no other way.

> Management has stated that IM of some kind is required for certain 
> employees who are separated by a continent to save on long-distance 
> phone usage until VoIP can be fully realized/utilized.
[snip]

Run your own Jabber server.  Problem solved.

Regards,
Jim
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