a revolution in the world of instant messaging

12Planet introduces a revolution in the world of instant messaging

PRESS RELEASE
Press Enquiries :   Rob Williams
Ref :   2079 (089S09/01)
Date :   October 9th 2001

12Planet introduces a revolution in the world of instant messaging

A small revolution in the world of instant messaging: 12Planet is announcing the launch of its Instant Messaging Server for the Java platform.

12Planet IMS is the worlds first software solution that is compatible with the instant messaging applications Windows Messenger® and NetMeeting®, from Microsoft 2000 and XP®. It will be presented to professionals at the World PC Expo 2001 (Tokyo) and Internet World (New York).

12Planet Instant Messenger Server
A world first for 12Planet. This Paris-based software developer markets 12Planet Instant Messaging Server, the first server software solution compatible with Windows Messenger®. This technological revolution is ready to shake up the world of instant messaging over the Internet since it enables companies to use client applications installed under Microsoft 2000/XP®, while benefiting from the power and integration of the 12Planet solution with their Java J2EE architecture. The technology developed by 12Planet allows a company to be independent of proprietary protocols. It can therefore build its information system by focusing on its functional requirements rather than the obscure details of proprietary technology," says Lei Jin, 12Planets Chief Technical Officer.

12Planet IMS meets all the integration requirements of professional projects. Compatible with the BEA WebLogic and IBM WebSphere Java architectures, it manages the internationalisation of services (European, Chinese, Japanese characters) and integrates security constraints. It is also suitable for a companys various identification standards, supports large increases in load and multi-terminal access. 12Planet IMS also benefits from connectivity with the Chat, Webconference and Forum modules on the eLiveEngine platform. Lastly it recognises the APIs that manage the connection to automated translation or information services.

Himalaya, one of Frances Internet leaders, uses 12Planets interactive solutions. The 12Planet Instant Messaging Server solution is revolutionary: it will allow companies to free themselves from the constraints of proprietary protocols while retaining the flexibility of Microsoft ® Windows environments for users," notes Nicolas Samson, technical manager at Himalaya.

After the success of mass-market instant messaging tools such as ICQ, AIM and MSN Messenger, the Internet is set for the arrival of professional applications for collaborative dialogue on a large scale. The product from 12Planet meets the need for increased loads and personalisation of media and telecommunication portals which interactive services have to provide for their communities. In intranet or extranet environments or market places, a powerful service for messaging and collaboration in real time can bring enormous gains in productivity. The dedicated product from 12Planet places the functions of communication at the heart of companies business processes, while guaranteeing them security and reliability," concludes Arnaud Lafont, 12Planets marketing manager.

12Planet Instant Messaging Server will be presented to professionals in Tokyo at the World PC Expo (19 to 22 September 2001) and in New York at Internet World (3 to 5 October 2001).

12Planet, pronounced one-to-planet", develops communication and interactive software for Internet, Extranet, Intranet and Wireless architectures. Customer relations and collaborative dialogue are at the core of the solutions developed by this Paris-based company, which was founded by professionals formerly with Accenture, Sema Group and MicroStrategy. Chat", instant messaging, forum, on-line help – all 12Planets servers* have been designed to enrich the interactions between a site and its users, and to increase the efficiency of eCommerce sites as well as company productivity.

12Planets existing customers include the following leading organisations: Le Monde Interactif, Journal du Net, France Télécom, Alcatel, EDF, Selftrade, Coca Cola, IBM, Sony Music, Charles Schwab & Co, Lehman Brothers, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Cable & Wireless, NCR, the American Army, JandR.com, Toyota, Planeta Di Agostini, BSCH and Daiwa. 12Planet also won the prize for Technological Innovation at the fifth Capital IT meeting in Paris in March 2001.

• The servers developed by 12Planet at the present time are: 12Planet Chat Server, 12Planet Instant Messaging Server, 12Planet Forum Server and 12Planet Agent Server.

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