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PresenceWorks Offers Web Sites Chance to
Tap AOL IM
An agreement with America Online, Inc. (AOL) is allowing PresenceWorks,
Inc. to give Internet sites the ability to incorporate the presence functions
of AOL Instant Messenger™ (AIM) into their pre-existing applications.
As a result, companies will be able to enhance their Internet directories
and Web sites with AIM tools and presence information in order to promote
usage of their sites and drive online transactions. Consumers on the enabled
Web destinations will be able to determine which of their AIM contacts
is online and available to interact instantly. Matt Smith, PresenceWorks'
founder and CEO, commented: "Millions of people have already demonstrated
their preference for AIM over other forms of communication, with over
a billion messages being sent per day. Sites that facilitate presence
and AIM will be offering both new value for their current subscribers,
as well as a compelling new enticement to attract new subscribers."
Further details about this story are available at http://www.presenceworks.com/
and by speaking to Matt Smith on +1 703 519 4530. E-mail: msmith@presenceworks.com.
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