Desktop Alert Aquires Jabcast

NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Desktop Alert Inc. (http://www.desktopalert.net) has released Jabcast 2.0 Secure for Linux which is based on an open source, secure, ad-free alternative to consumer IM services like AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo. Jabcast is a set of streaming XML protocols and technologies that enable any two entities on the Internet to exchange messages, presence, and other structured information in close to real time. Jabcast technology enables you to run your own IM service, whether you want to host a public server or keep your messages safely behind the firewall.
"Our flagship clients requested a secure instant messaging solution for Linux. The new acquisition of Jabcast Inc. and its' secure instant messaging technology provided Desktop Alert with the ability to deliver a robust, scalable and secure turn-key instant messaging solution. Jabcast is a perfect fit and compliment to the Desktop Alert suite of products. Desktop Alert Inc. is poised to be a leader in the alert software niche. The addition of Jabcasts' secure XMPP technology is one more step in that direction. Jabcast has also aided Desktop Alerts' pursuit of the addition of simplified and secure identity federation," added Howard Ryan, Founder Desktop Alert Inc.

Jabcast Inc.

Jabcast Secure Jabber Servers (SJS) is a secure next-generation instant messaging system that enables text, voice, and file content to be used securely by large corporations and government organizations across multiple operating environments. The Jabcast SJS client encrypts data as it is transmitted, while the Jabcast SJS server detects a message's encryption level and routes it accordingly.

Jabcast SJS guarantees absolute security of transmitted information from its point of origin to its point of destination, hiding the path and encrypting the sender's address from outside observation. It utilizes a follow-the-user approach that recognizes who is available, what digital service they are using, and how to route information to them.

Desktop Alert Inc.

Publishers using the Desktop Alert platform are provided with full branding and hosting capabilities. Desktop Alert Enterprise provides optional features for RSS and instant messaging integration. Full featured 30 day trials are currently available.

For more information about Desktop Alerts solutions see http://www.desktopalert.net