The third group multitasked, fielding instant messages as they read. Instant messaging is a form of real-time online communication that is faster than normal e-mail. More Time on Task ...

Nucleus Research says that instant messaging can have a positive impact on productivity because it reduces phone use and lengthy e-mail exchanges. Topics Spotlight: AI in Enterprise; ...

Though e-mail has been the main method of communication for just a few decades, employees are looking to other forms of communication for collaborating with their colleagues.

That draconian step also eliminates potential benefits of instant messaging with colleagues and customers. There’s a better way. The second release of L7 Enterprise, ...

However, while it delivers noteworthy benefits, including ease of use and instantaneous communication, instant messaging also represents a significant security risk. Welcome Guest; ...

Keep in mind that these are just some of the advantages of using instant messaging in business. Of course, before you opt for some business instant messaging option, make sure that you have ...

Consider the following benefits of instant messaging and then how they might replace emails and phone calls in your marketing strategy. Better security and personalization; ...

ReportLinker, a professional search engine, released the results of an online poll showing that 43% of employees use instant messaging at work. ReportLiner polled 513 Internet users. The top four ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Employers seeking to decrease interruptions may want to have their workers use instant messaging software, a new study suggests. A recent study by researchers at Ohio State ...

Q1 Labs CTO Sandy Bird cautions that the number of instant messaging attacks is likely to worsen over time. Written by Sandy Bird, Contributor Feb. 24, 2004 at 11:04 a.m. PT ...