Although instant messaging is often associated with teenagers chatting online, corporations are increasingly looking toward the tool as a way to boost worker productivity. International Data Corp. That number may seem paltry compared to the 132 million consumers who use I.M. for fun, but it represents nearly a 300 percent jump from the number of corporate users last year, IDC said. By 2005, IDC estimates that more than 229 million workers will use instant messaging to get their jobs done. It's an integrated tool for doing business because it lets you stay in contact with your staff, the people around you, and your suppliers.
Instant messaging is a technology that's becoming very pervasive and very viral.
JMichael says that he enjoys Instant Messaging as an office tool, while Robert does not. Robert prefers the accountability that e-mail adds. Please bear with us, our website is now under re-construction. To some, IM's presence at work may raise the specter of employees wasting company time to catch up with friends. Again Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows XP, will force many consumers to upgrade their systems to take full advantage of the OS's new features.