QTS Solution Spotlight:
Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005

Overview

Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005 is a platform for secure instant messaging.  Building upon prior versions (and also previously called Real-Time Communications Server), LCS provides rich functionality of instant messaging, including the ability to integrate audio and telephone systems, whiteboard capabilities and videoconferencing into a complete collaborative solution.

LCS provides security by integrating with Active Directory, and providing the ability to log all communications to a SQL Server database (often needed for Compliance purposes).  LCS also integrates with Office and introduces the concept of "presence" so users can easily communicate and collaborate in real time if other users are online.  LCS also can be integrated with commercial messaging clients including MSN, Yahoo and AOL, and can be "federated" with other LCS implementations (B2B).

Although LCS is integrated with Outlook and Exchange, it can also be integrated with Lotus Notes by leveraging Econium's LCS Buddy Manager.

Key Benefits

Microsoft LCS provides a number of benefits, including:

• Centrally manageable and secure instant messaging solution;
• Introduces concept of "presence" to Office and other applications, allowing for asynchronous, real-time collaboration;
• Expandable to complete collaboration environment.

Additional Information

Contact your QTS account manager for more information on how Microsoft Live Communications Server can fit into your environment, and what benefits you would realize.

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