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It is also possible to interact with proprietary instant messaging networks such as ICQ, Yahoo!, Microsoft Messenger service or AIM through the use of "transports" (requires server-side support).
The original name of the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), the open technology for instant messaging and presence.
Roster is also the name of the contact list for the Instant Messaging Protocol XMPP.
Voice Operator Panel (VOP) is a professional SIP softphone for operators and receptionists with Outlook/LDAP/XMPP/MSN/CRM integration, built-in web browser and e-mailer.
Some features of Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol inherited by the wave federation protocol are the discovery of IP addresses and port numbers, using Domain Name System (DNS) SRV records, and TLS authentication and encryption of connections.