AOL takes AIM and shoots for new features

Iria · Nov 22, 2005, 02:52 PM

America Online has unveiled a new version of its instant messaging service, as the Internet service provider seeks to stem the tide of defecting customers.

AIM Triton, announced Tuesday, is designed to serve as an integrated communications hub for AOL users, the company said. The new service offers IM, e-mail, SMS mobile text messaging, voice and video chat, as well as an online address book from Plaxo. The Plaxo service will display a snapshot of information on up to 5,000 contacts listed on a user's AIM "buddy" list.

"We anticipate that the AIM Triton service will accelerate the growing use of voice, video and desktop-to-mobile messaging across all users," Chamath Palihapitya, AIM general manager, said in a statement.
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Nov 22, 2005, 02:52 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	AOL takes AIM and shoots for new features America Online has unveiled a new version of its instant messaging service, as the Internet service provider seeks to stem the tide of defecting customers. AIM Triton, announced Tuesday, is designed to serve as an integrated communications hub for AOL users, the company said. The new service offers IM, e-mail, SMS mobile text messaging, voice and video chat, as well as an online address book from Plaxo. The Plaxo service will display a snapshot of information on up to 5,000 contacts listed on a user's AIM "buddy" list. "We anticipate that the AIM Triton service will accelerate the growing use of voice, video and desktop-to-mobile messaging across all users," Chamath Palihapitya, AIM general manager, said in a statement. ___________ Read More / Source: News.com