SoapBox Server 2005 SR1 now includes advanced web conferencing. Administrators can now provide both permanent and impromptu web conference rooms, which are managed from an easy-to-use interface. Advanced web conferencing provides easy user management through integration with Active Directory, LDAP, and NTLM.

Added support for Oracle 9i, Oracle 10g, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 provides more database platform options to system administrators. Security has been improved by adding single sign-on and improving the integration with Active Directory, LDAP, and NTLM. Coversant has added a User Directory Configuration Wizard, an Oracle Installation Wizard, and an easier upgrade process for current users of SoapBox Server.

"Advanced web conferencing now allows organizations to provide web conferencing while still seamlessly integrating with their existing user directory. This provides the most powerful yet easy-to-use XMPP web conferencing solution available," says JD Conley, Vice President of Product Development.

Other new features include performance enhancements, further compatibility with existing XMPP clients, and additional message archiving configuration options.

Coversant is a leading communications software provider that leverages new standards to meet the emerging demand for cross-domain electronic web conferencing communications. Coversant provides XMPP-based, ultra-secure, cross-domain communication products and services for customers who demand outstanding reliability, scalability, security, interoperability, and extensibility. All web conferencing products are compliant with the XMPP global standard for messaging and presence. For more information visit http://www.coversant.net .